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Belly (Abdominal) Gas in Babies

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Overview

What causes gas in babies?

Causes of gas in babies may include:

Preventing gas in your baby

You may be able to prevent gas by not feeding your baby certain foods until they are older. Try these tips.

Relieving gas in your baby

Try the following tips to relieve gas in your baby during and after feeding.


Credits for Belly (Abdominal) Gas in Babies

Current as of: October 19, 2023

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