Help - trapped gas

My baby struggles to fart and poop. She looks so uncomfortable and tries to strain. I've tried infacol and dentanox. But no luck. I've tried massage, bicycle kicks and bathing but no luck. Only a few pumps. Anyone got any other tricks to try? Desperate tired mummy 🫩

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Warm baths always helped my little one, it’s awful to see them that way. Thinking of you!

Google the colic hold for some pics, but basically: Lay the baby tummy-down along your forearm. Their head rests near your elbow crease, and their legs drape on either side of your hand. Use your hand to support their crotch or inner thighs and your other hand to pat their back.

The gentle pressure on my little one's belly seemed to help a lot ❤️

Gripe water did wonders for my little one who was in the same state

i gave my little one a few sips of water before her next bottle when she was really struggling to pass wind/ poo and she managed to have one later that day. It looked like it relieved her a lot. We had the same issue though where she looked in a lot of pain constantly straining x

How old is she?

Not sure if it’s available in GB but mylicon gas drops are a life saver. The effect was instantaneous!

Did you try the whole body wiggle method. I found bicycle legs did nothing but I saw a video where you gently wiggly their abdomen and did the tummy massage after. That moved a lot of wind

When she's old enough, do a ride in a front carrier. It will put constant gentle pressure on her tummy, making it easier to fart and it will get everything flowing in the right direction. I also had a gassy baby. Sometimes I could catch my son mid fart and push down on his tummy a little to help get extra gas out for some temporary relief. Don't forget to check for tongue tie! Even a mild case can disrupt their latch and cause baby to take in extra gas while eating.

Rainbow massages worked for me and my son

Lotion your hands it makes it easier to massage and glide your hands

Dentinox do a range for gas, worked wonders for my Little girl when warm baths weren't working

Mine is like this too. I hold her where I put pressure on her stomach and farts come out. Baths help too. But it’s common and developmental. They’re learning how to poo

Thanks everyone! I'm not sure exactly what helped but she's successfully pooped LOADS. 😅

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Hi mums, I’m really looking for some advice because I’m feeling angry and hurt.

I’m a first-time mum and my son is still very young. Over the past few months, things with my mother-in-law have become increasingly difficult. There have been hurtful comments towards me, criticism about my parenting, and issues with boundaries.

There was also an incident where my son was unwell and struggling with feeding. Instead of asking how he was or showing concern, we felt accused of lying or exaggerating the situation and keeping her away from him. That really hurt, especially as we were already worried and trying to do what was best for our baby.

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At this point, I honestly feel like I don’t even want a relationship with her anymore. I feel like too much has been said and done, and I’m struggling to see how we move forward after feeling like my child has been used against us. Part of me feels like no contact is the only way I can protect my peace and focus on my little family.

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