Signs and symptoms that your child may have more than just simple baby gas include that they are often fussy, have loose or foul-smelling stools, have difficulty feeding, aren't sleeping well, or cry for long periods of time when they have gas. It is often followed by diarrhea. Have your child lay down on his left side to help ease the gas pain. Your child has abdominal pain that wakes him up at night. Smelly gas from a child is not normal; in fact, it's not normal for anyone. Am I doing something wrong? When should I contact my child's healthcare provider? Increased activity helps gas travel through the intestines, making it easier to pass gas. Do not allow your child to chew gum, suck on hard candies or drink through a straw if he is prone to gas or experiencing gas pain. Your child has diarrhea for 1 to 2 weeks. “But baby gas tends to be the worst when baby is 4 to 12 weeks old, with a peak around 8 weeks old,” O’Connor says. These could be symptoms that your baby has colic. As a few others pointed out, the cause is rooted in something he is eating that's not agreeing with his digestive system. It is usually not serious. Your child moves around much less than usual. Cramp-like pain is likely to be due to gas and bloating. If you are concerned that your child has problems with gas, then speak to your child’s physician. The pain can be sharp and stabbing. Take Some Deep Breaths Deep diaphragmatic breathing may help to ease the pain, but only if this is something you practice on a … Even after he is done doing #2 he can still clear a room. Is it healthy for a 4 year old little boy to have such terrible gas? Your stomach may be bloated and you may have stomach cramps. Colicky pain is pain that comes in waves, usually starts and ends suddenly, and is often severe. It can also be a general feeling of acute discomfort. My son has the most stinky gas in the world!!! However, if your baby’s irritability is severe and chronic, you should suspect something other than gas as the culprit. Teach your child to chew food thoroughly before swallowing. Call Doctor If: Your child seems to have little energy. Gas pain is common in babies and rarely a cause for concern.. Your child cannot stop vomiting, or vomits blood. And he passes gas over and over again. Even when it isn’t a cause for concern, it certainly feels that way when they let out one of those blood curdling screams due to the pain from trapped gas. Your child's bowel movement has a large amount of blood in it, or looks like black tar. If you have a toddler, or a young school-aged child, you already know that gas can be a real problem. Several yoga poses, such as child's pose (Balasana) and happy baby (Ananda Balasana), have been associated with easing the passage of intestinal gas. 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