Note to the tired parents: the factor that has reduced the crying of babies by half

The gas age in infants is not an easy time, neither for the baby nor for his parents. Italian research has tried to determine if administering probiotics can help infants with gases and abdominal pain, just as it helps adults

Not an easy time. Baby crying (Photo: shutterstock)

Baby crying (Photo: ShutterStock)

The first few months of a baby's life are not easy for him, nor for his parents. These are a lot of new things to get used to and digest them. And speaking of digestion, about 40 percent of babies up to the age of six months suffer from colic, commonly known as abdominal gases and which causes stomach upset in the baby, persistent restlessness and lots of crying.

The causes of colic are still unclear, so there is also no proven and effective treatment, but mainly methods designed to relieve abdominal pain. The good news is that it ends at around 3-4 months, but for now you have to deal with a healthy baby who cries for more than three hours a day, at least three days a week, for about three months. And yes, it not only sounds like a real nightmare, it also feels that way.

These are all causes of abdominal pain in infants

New research from Italy brings good news. Researchers at the University of Naples (Federico II) hypothesized that gut bacteria played a role in baby colic, and asked to see if probiotics would help. The study included 80 infants divided into two equal groups. For four weeks, one group received a specific strain of probiotics, while the other 40 infants received a placebo. At the end of the four weeks of the study, 80 percent of infants taking probiotics showed a decrease of at least 50 percent during crying. What's more - none of them "went back to Soro" and the excessive crying later.

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In addition, the researchers found that the babies taking probiotics slept for longer, and also suffered much less constipation; Two revelations are also very gratifying for the peace of mind of the parents.

Suffered from less stomach problems. Mother changing baby diaper (Photo: shutterstock)

Baby diaper replacement (Photo: ShutterStock)

And what happened in the placebo group in the meantime? The 40 babies who did not receive probiotics did not feel the same amount of reduced crying, but an average reduction of only 32.5 percent.

The intestines affect overall health

It is important to note that colic does not really cause bodily harm to the baby, but also the harm to the parents' peace - which, even in the first few months of parenting, justifies the search for relief in endless crying. Dr. Roberto Bernie Canani, senior author of the study, told mindbodygreen.com that "our study provides evidence of the important role of the gut microbiome in infant colic intervention."

As we learn more about gut health when it comes to overall physical well-being, these findings also support the importance of good bacteria and gut healing, no matter what age they are. There are many probiotic products on the market designed specifically for babies and children, in the form of drops.

More ways of coping with baby gases

Abdominal Massage: Lay the baby on his back in a warm and cozy place, strip it, rub your hands with some almond oil or baby oil and massage the baby's abdomen in circular and gentle clockwise movements. A warm and cozy bath can also help soothe and ease the baby.

Leopard pose on a tree: Every young parent knows the pose for holding this baby that is supposed to soothe painful babies. Place the baby on your arm, so that your stomach will be tight and legs down. Allow the baby's head and face to rest on your arm to allow him to look out. Relaxation and relief come from the combination of the physical proximity to you and the contact of the stomach with your hand.

Substitute food: Many times the main culprit for abdominal pain (just like in adults) is the kind of food the baby needs. If the baby is breastfeeding, you can try reducing certain foods that are difficult to digest such as legumes and even coffee. If the baby is not breastfeeding, there are milk substitutes on the market with probiotic supplements that should ease digestion.

Cradle position in the sling and jump on the physical ball: Folding the abdomen and folding the legs is a posture that relieves abdominal pain. Proximity to the mother or father's body and constant movement also help and simulate the situation within the uterus. Physio ball can also be used, as shaking and light jumping on the ball can help calm down.