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Anonymous

My three week old baby sleeps very well at night but now cries a good part of the day. Specifically, she starts crying about 1 hour after a feeding and sometimes doesn't stop until her next feeding (feedings every 3 hours). It seems like gas pains and she has trouble with constipation. Is this normal and if so, what can we do to ease her pain and crying?

Sue Maben, MD, Pediatrics

Expert Answer

Fussiness after feedings can be related to several causes. If a baby is swallowing air with feedings, gas pains can cause fussiness. Simple measures like burping well after feeds, holding her upright after feeds for 20-30 minutes, and even trying simethicone gas drops like Mylicon can be helpful. Constipation in an infant is typically evidenced by hard ball-like stools, not just infrequent bowel movements, and you can discuss possible remedies with your pediatrician.

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