{"id":4710,"date":"2023-05-23T10:31:25","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T08:31:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/babyjourney.se\/?p=4710"},"modified":"2024-12-09T16:59:02","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T15:59:02","slug":"tummy-aches-in-young-children-why-babies-get-tummy-aches-and-how-to-deal-with-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webstaging.babyjourney.se\/en\/barn\/magsmartor-hos-sma-barn-darfor-far-bebis-ont-i-magen-och-sa-hanterar-du-det\/","title":{"rendered":"Tummy pains in young children: why your baby has a tummy ache and how to deal with it."},"content":{"rendered":"

Little babies are adorable in every way, except possibly when they cry. It's not always easy to understand what those cries mean, especially in the early days when everything is so incredibly new, but in some cases it can be a stomach ache. So how do you know if your baby has a tummy ache and what do you do?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Many times, when babies are sad and crying, it can be because of stomach pain. This is not at all uncommon and not really surprising when you think about the big adjustment for the baby's stomach, which is constantly growing and being introduced to new things: both breastfeeding after birth, any formula and eventually food.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why is stomach pain common in young children?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

When the baby is in the womb, it gets its nutrition through the umbilical cord and placenta. When the baby is born, it is time to start handling food through the gastrointestinal system instead! The stomach grows rapidly during the baby's first month, going from the size of a grape to a large tomato in just four weeks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If my baby has a tummy ache, what should I do?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Giving your baby a tummy rub can help release any gas or poo and many babies find it relaxing if they are in a lot of pain. Some babies enjoy lying on their tummy if they are in pain and bathing can also be pain-relieving.<\/span><\/p>\n

Good stomach bacteria are available at the pharmacy in the form of stomach drops as well as pysventiler that can help the small stomach on the stairs. Consult the staff if you are unsure about what is suitable for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Colic - what is it?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Colic usually starts in the first few weeks after birth and usually disappears by 3 months of age, but for some it can last up to 5-6 months. Common signs of colic are that the baby is inconsolable for several hours and often for the same period of time each day. Why some babies get colic<\/a> is not yet fully understood, but current research suggests that an immature intestinal system, genes, stomach gas and stress are contributing factors.<\/span><\/p>\n

So what can be done about it?<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are a few tricks you can use if you suspect colic. If you're not sure, you can always ask your child's nurse.
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