Baby Crying Non-Stop With Gas? Colic Explained — Burping, Massage and What Helps

Dr. Sandip Gupta

This video is a consultation about a baby who had been crying since 3 o'clock in the morning, with the stomach hardening and the body twisting in pain. The doctor explains that this is a gas problem in babies and what to do about it. Points covered in the video: When it happens – this problem occurs in babies between three weeks and three to four months of age, when a lot of gas forms in their stomach. They are not able to pass the gas, which is why they cry. Gas forms because they are drinking milk. Burping the right way – whenever you feed milk, take the baby on your shoulder with proper support and burp them well. Burping releases the air the baby swallowed while drinking milk, so less gas forms. Pawanmuktasana-style leg movement – after bathing the baby, while massaging, do the pawanmuktasana-type movement — moving the legs alternately, up and down. Clockwise tummy massage – while massaging, use your fingers to massage all around the baby's navel in round, circular, clockwise movements. This moves the gas forward. Simethicone drops – the simethicone drops are to be given three times a day, given as drops, which will solve the gas problem. When the baby cries a lot – take the baby on your shoulder, pat them, and bring them out into the open air; this also settles the baby. Reassurance – this gas problem starts at three weeks and continues up to four to six months. It happens in almost 40% of babies, but it gets better after a certain time. There is no need to worry — it is not a very serious problem. Relevant for: parents whose newborn or infant cries inconsolably, especially early morning or at night; parents whose baby has a hard or bloated tummy, twists or arches the body, and seems in pain; parents dealing with colic and gas in babies between 3 weeks and 6 months; parents wanting to know the correct way to burp a baby on the shoulder; parents looking for colic massage techniques, leg cycling and clockwise navel massage; parents asking about simethicone drops and how often they are given; and parents worried about whether colic is serious and when it goes away. Disclaimer: This video is for general information and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every baby is different — please consult your pediatrician before giving any drops or medicine, and seek immediate medical attention if your baby cries inconsolably, refuses feeds, vomits repeatedly, has fever, or is not gaining weight.