Infant Gas - Breastfeeding - Giving up Milk

I was worried about similar problems with my daughter. She was very gassy and her stools were loose, foamy and green. The lactation cnosultant told me to eliminate milk/dairy. That didn't seem to have any effect for her. I talked to my pediatrician about it and he said the actual percentage of babies affected by dairy in the mother's diet is actually incredibly small, but it tends to get over-emphasized by lactation consultants. Not to say that it doesn't happen, but this particular LC suggested it to the majority of the moms in our meeting. My pediatrician said the green color was more from fruits, specifically grapes/grape juice in my diet, but it was nothing to worry about. We basically just had to go with the mylicon, baby massage and cycling of her legs until she got a bit older and grew out of it.

First, congratulations on breastfeeding and I hope that you keep it up! I have breastfed all three of my children until they were around 15 - 18 months (each one weened at different times / I followed their lead). One of my children had very similiar symptoms. I would first contact your pediatrician for advice and to insure your baby is happy and healthy. Next, cut dairy and spicy foods out of your diet - also watch for lettuce, celery, spinach, etc. (google "gassy / spicy foods" for more). Also, my babies reacted when I ate spaghetti sauce. My doctor informed me it takes approx. two weeks (up to a month) to clear your system. I have received the same information from LLL. For my second child (the one with similiar symptoms), I stopped dairy for the entire time I was breastfeeding him. He ended up being lactose sensitive for the first year of his life and eventually he out grew it (he's 4 1/2 now). I know this sounds a bit much, but it is worth it in the end. Just remember this is temporary and your baby will be happy and healthy. Also, you mentioned you are breastfeeding 12 - 16 times a day and that is correct!! Keep it up! Please check out LLL (La Leche League) or other breastfeeding websites on google - the support is there. Also, check out acupuncture wellness food websites, they can guide you with healthy choices for you. Good luck and take care - this time will go by quickly and enjoy bicycling her legs (sing songs too)!

this will sound weird, but my pediatrician had me eat greek yogurt every day and it worked really well.

1. I thought it was 2 weeks to fully clear from your system....but I can be wrong
2. I have heard that too, that is also the main reason for reflux, but diet still affects your milk you might have to stay away from all kinds of gassy foods

I dont think that three times a day is enough at all for a child your age!!! mabye your dr. does not know about nursing, some just dont. I would contact your LLL or a LAC maybe it is a latch problem and she is taking in too much air that can also be a problem. you say you are doing baby massage? bc there is this stroke that helps w/ gas you should deff look that up bc that might help you right there. good luck, noone wants to see there poor baby in pain! xoxoxo

Try babies magic tea and your daughter will be fine, I hope so.