How to treat windy babies
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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By Annette Maloney
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stephanie, 11 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]
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