Baby Fussiness & Stomach Troubles: How They Can Be Linked

It’s normal for babies to be fussy from time to time. Usually, fussiness is an indication of tiredness, hunger, dirty diaper or illness. But in some cases, the underlying cause of your baby’s fussiness may not be so obvious. What should you do if you feed your baby, change his or her diaper, religiously adhere to nap time and see no obvious signs of sickness? In cases like these, your baby may be suffering from stomach troubles and could respond favorably to Wellements gripe water.  

Stomach troubles are difficult to diagnose because they’re hidden from view. It’s even more difficult to diagnose the underlying cause of abdominal discomfort in babies. Many doctors give the generic diagnosis of “colic” for ongoing stomach issues. Here’s what you should know about the link between baby fussiness and stomach troubles/colic.

Common Types of Stomach Issues in Babies

In addition to colic, there are other stomach issues common to babies. They include:

• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Vomiting
• Reflux

Diarrhea, or watery stools, are fairly common in infants. That’s because they’re on a liquid-only diet for the first few months of life. However, if your baby’s stools seem more watery than usual or come out more frequently than normal, he or she may have diarrhea. There may also be stomach cramping associated with diarrhea, which can cause Baby to become more fussy than usual.

Constipation is another common problem in babies who are old enough to eat solid foods. There are a variety of things that can cause constipation in your little one, including insufficient dietary fiber consumption, fecal impaction, and dehydration. Constipation can be quite painful for children and may respond well to Wellements constipation formula. This gentle formula contains organic chicory root fiber and organic prune concentrate to support healthy bowel movements.

Vomiting is another common problem in infants (though it’s commonly referred to as “spitting up”). Most babies have a weak sphincter muscle that’s located between the esophagus and stomach. This muscle will eventually become stronger, but when it’s weak it allows milk and stomach acid to come back up. You may notice this is especially common after feedings. In most cases, spitting up is normal. But if it’s forceful, contains blood or green bile, or is accompanied by lethargy, it’s time to get Baby checked out by a healthcare provider right away.

Finally, reflux is another common condition that affects some babies. It involves spitting up constantly throughout the day. Babies with reflux may have trouble gaining weight because most of their food comes back up after they consume it. Sometimes it can be hard to tell between colic versus reflux. But colic tends to cause babies to cry for at least three-hour stretches most days of the week. If the behavior continues for at least three weeks, it’s most likely colic.

How To Help Baby

Try Wellements gripe water if your baby has any consistent fussiness or tummy issues that don’t require emergency medical attention. Formulated with organic fennel seed, organic ginger root, and other ingredients that are soothing to the stomach, this product may help reduce your baby’s colic-related stomach discomfort.