Because these symptoms can be frustrating for both you and your baby, it is imperative to understand what can cause fussiness after mealtime and how you can remedy it. Your baby can be fussy and refuse to settle down after eating if he suffers from colic, a condition in which your baby cries uncontrollably without any apparent cause.
Discomfort from a cold or the flu can also trigger fussiness after feeding. Prop your baby upright in your arms while you feed him, so the milk travels easier to his stomach and air does not accumulate. Burp your newborn every couple of minutes or in between breasts. Of course, there is a wide variety of normal.
Normal fussiness tends to occur during the time of the day that the baby usually stays awake more, the most common time is in the evening right before the time that the baby takes his longest stretch of sleep. A common cause of fussy, colic-like symptoms in babies is foremilk-hindmilk imbalance also called oversupply syndrome, too much milk, etc.
Other causes of fussiness in babies include diaper rash , thrush , food sensitivities , nipple confusion , low milk supply , etc.
Babies normally fuss for many reasons: overtiredness, overstimulation, loneliness, discomfort, etc. Now you need to figure out how to stop the condition that leads to it. As they continue crying, babies suck in more air and increase their own discomfort and establish a self-reinforcing loop. If there are other symptoms you notice, have a doctor rule them out as possibilities. Colic resolves itself around 6 weeks and is usually completely gone by 4 months.
For now, there is no treatment for colic except to eliminate all possible triggers. To stop food flowing back into the oesophagus, sit your baby upright during their feeds. Laying them down while feeding or after feeds applies pressure on the oesophagal sphincter causing it to open. Hold the baby upright on your shoulder for at least 30 minutes after feeding. This way, the food stays in the stomach and he can burp out the gases.
To deal with gas, sit the baby upright or have him rest on your shoulder for at least 30 minutes after feeding. Burp him often during feeds and after feeds to release trapped gases mixed with the food. Hold babies upright and gently pat their backs to bring the gas up. If the baby cries after feeding, he has probably ingested a lot of air and feels hungry when burped. If your baby is crying after eating oatmeal cereal or there are other foods that you know the baby is allergic to, avoid such foods and choose alternatives that he can handle well.
Consider switching the formula if he is sensitive to certain brands and becomes colicky after eating. When breastfeeding, avoid foods that can cause him discomfort. Colic and a few other conditions are to blame if babies cry too much after feeding. Seeing your baby cry after feeding can be distressing, as you try to understand what is causing the discomfort. Trying keeping your baby upright after a feeding and burping gently from the bottom of their back and up through the shoulders to work the gas bubbles up and out.
Also check out this illustrated guide to burping a sleeping baby. If your baby is formula-fed , swapping out the formula you use may be a simple solution to a crying baby after feedings. Every formula is a little bit different and certain brands make formulas for more sensitive baby tummies.
Chaunie Brusie, BSN, is a registered nurse with experience in labor and delivery, critical care, and long-term care nursing. If your baby is vomiting after you've fed them formula, it probably isn't anything serious.
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