How to treat windy babies

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Although not all breastfed babies are windy because of poor latching on, it's worth investigating. Some symptoms of colic in a breast-fed baby, such as tummy pain and excessive wind, may be explained by the foremilk/hindmilk ratio he receives. When a baby isn't latched on properly, he may not be getting the fat-rich hindmilk that contains the calories. He'll be hungry sooner, and frequent feeding provides higher levels of lactose than a baby can digest, leading to colic symptoms. Ask your breast-feeding councillor or health visitor for advice.
Annette Maloney, health visitor.

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stephanie, about 1 year

hi there my neice is 2 weeks old and was taken well to her feeds when she was born but picked up a bit she hasnt been breaken her wind much she chocked on her sick and turned blue my sister took her to the local hospital and was told she might have a wee bug she drinks cool boiled water and today has only taken 1oz this morning 2oz 4 hours later and now is refusing water and milk what could this be she has a runny bum aswell help me please

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katie, about 1 year

plz can you look after all the babys in hosptal and all the babys you look after but plz dont let them get heart or all things like wot heart the fleanings and let them play and let them play with other chrilden ... thank you .... love katie scammell ... love all the chrilden too bbe ....

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