Health Tip: Help Prevent Gas in Babies
Feed the infant slowly
(HealthDay News) -- Babies often swallow too much air while eating or drinking, leading to uncomfortable gas.
The University of Michigan Health System says common causes of gas in babies also include:
- Swallowing too much air while crying.
- Giving your baby too much juice.
- Giving your baby cow's milk before age 1, or cereal before age 4 months.
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