Flatulence in babies (colic – heartburn)
Bloating or colic in babies is one of the problems that causes a lot of discomfort in the family. The constant crying of such babies is a tragedy that partially overshadows the joy of having a baby. In this regard, experts of traditional Iranian Islamic medicine channel say the following:
1- This problem has a specific period, the length of which is different in different children, and after this period, the problem is usually solved by itself. Some children experience this problem for 40 days and others for 3-4 months.
2- One of the common and somewhat effective solutions that are usually taught to mothers in health care centers is that after breastfeeding the baby, hold him in his arms and gently hit him on the back with the palm of his hand to make him burp. hit
3- During this period, the mother should strictly avoid consuming flatulent foods (legumes, garlic, onions, etc.). It is also better to use foods or medicines that reduce bloating in your food basket. Consuming fennel, thyme or cumin (in their various forms in the form of brewed, boiled, spirits, strong or in food) is a simple solution that both increases breast milk and reduces bloating. I strongly recommend that mothers take this advice seriously. Perhaps the easiest way is to drink a glass of fennel juice at night, except during menstruation and pregnancy for a few months.
4- A good way to reduce bloating in babies is to use spices such as cumin, thyme, fennel, chamomile, licorice, coriander, lemongrass, anise, celery, etc. is
After each feeding, give 2 to 3 teaspoons of one of these extracts to the child. The mother can also use half a glass of these spirits two or three times a day.
Note: If the child gets hot after eating these drinks; Add some chicory sweat to them.
5- Another useful method is to gently massage the baby’s belly once a day with unrefined olive oil so that the oil reaches the baby’s skin. Massaging his navel with castor oil is also a good way.
6- Local heating, such as placing a warm towel or cloth on the baby’s stomach, is also an effective way to reduce bloating and colic.
7- Mangosteen is a tested medicine. Dissolve half a teaspoon of mangosteen in half a glass of boiling water and feed it to the baby once or twice a day. Mangosteen does not need to be sweetened and is sweet enough by itself. This pleasant medicine, in addition to reducing the baby’s bloating, is also an effective sedative and sleep inducer; Also, due to its high nutritional value, mangosteen is an ideal medicine for babies who have problems due to lack of breast milk.
To increase the effect of this prescription, you can dissolve mangrove in licorice or chamomile sweat instead of water. If the problem of the child’s restlessness is severe, adding a few tablespoons of rose water to this mixture is also very good.
8- I strongly recommend that you do not betray your beloved child by taking chemical sedatives and antiflatulents (which, by the way, are mostly ineffective) and be sure that you will achieve the desired result by applying the above simple instructions.
9- An important point in the treatment of many of these babies is the mother’s complete abstinence from cow’s milk and dairy products and any food containing them.
10- Experience has proven that some special sounds calm the baby. For example, some of them will calm down when they hear the sound of a vacuum cleaner, and some other children will be relieved from their endless crying only if you take them in your car and go for a walk.
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This post is written by Safaryy