Belching in children is considered the norm in many cases. For example, in newborn babies, it serves as a means of removing gases. However, too frequent belching in children of any age may indicate the presence of serious diseases associated with the work of the gastrointestinal tract. Parents need to pay special attention to a variety of factors.
Belching is the uncontrolled release of air or gas into the mouth from the stomach, which may be accompanied by regurgitation. The amount of food rejected by the stomach can vary.
Belching in an infant
The main cause of belching in an infant is excessive air entering the stomach. This happens during feeding. Together with the liquid, the baby swallows air, which then causes discomfort. The body gets rid of it on its own through regurgitation of food.
However, there are points that should alert parents. If, for example, belching occurs several times a day, then you should pay attention to the feeding process. The baby should grip the breast or bottle tightly with his lips. Otherwise, with improper feeding, regurgitation and belching will occur more often, and the child may remain hungry. The bottle of liquid must be held upside down to prevent additional air from entering the baby's stomach. After feeding, be sure to hold the baby upright for a few minutes. It is not recommended to be sick or to put it in a crib right away.
In a normal mode, belching should appear in an infant some time after feeding. If regurgitation occurs during or immediately after a meal, it is likely that you are overfeeding your baby. Try to increase the number of feedings, but reduce the portions.
Smell during regurgitation
Even if the baby does not burp often, pay attention to its smell. The fact is that in some cases food rejection occurs due to the presence of serious diseases associated with the digestive system, kidneys or liver.
A sour smell during belching indicates the likelihood of gastritis in a child. A rotten, unpleasant odor can be caused by diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. In the presence of such symptoms, it is imperative to show the baby to a specialist and undergo a full examination.
Immediately exclude self-medication and do not ignore belching even if you suspect a child's health problems. Try to cook good quality food for your baby. The products must be fresh.
What foods cause belching
In some cases, the cause of belching can be not only improper feeding or internal diseases, but also the products themselves that the baby eats. Pay attention to your child's diet. Try to give him less foods such as peas, beans, cabbage. Carbonated drinks also have a burp effect.
Do not allow your child to drink large amounts of water while eating. Better to do it in small sips while eating. Quick, dry snacks can also cause burping.
