Increased gas with solids?

[Anonymous]

DD is 5 months (4 months adjusted) and we have been trying to start solids. We started with rice cereal, but not much interest there. Then we went to oatmeal b/c my DS (who didn’t have reflux and took to solids easily) was never too excited about rice cereal, but loved the oatmeal. Not much difference with DD.

I then tried sweet potatoes and she loved them and would eat them up. However, since she started those her sleep has really tanked. She would usually give me a 6-7 hour stretch, wake up and eat, then give me another 2-3 hour stretch. Now, she is up every 2-3 hours and will drink something if I give it to her … which I do. She seems to be gassy before/during her wake-ups. I decided to stop the solids for now and see what happens.

She has only needed Zantac for her reflux and I don’t even have her on the maximum dose her GI doc recommended so I am wondering if that is maybe the problem as well. Aside from the sleep issues, she is actually a very happy baby so that is why I am wondering if the solids are the culprit.

Anyone have a similar situation?

[Anonymous]

she may not be ready for solids, her digestive system might have to mature. but i bet others will have more advice. good luck.

[Anonymous]

I was kind of wondering the same thing… her digestive system might need some time to mature. Maybe you could try giving her a couple weeks, and try again. I didn’t start my boys on solids until about 6 months, and they seemed to do okay, but every child is a little different.

[Anonymous]

Well, there could be 2 things:

1. the reflux is aggravated because of the solids – it does happen – so in any case, i would get the zantac dose adjusted

2. some babies have really sensitive systems and they just need and adjustment period – they are always going to be gassy or uncomfortable for a few days on a new food. This was Matthew and we really just waited for a few days and then things got better. There is no need to feed them solids at that age, so i would just do a little bit everyday adn see what happens. Also some babies do swallow a ton of air when tehy eat from spoon and that makes them uncomfortable

[Anonymous]

She still woke up every 3 hours last night … and drank 4 oz. each time. I think it is a bit soon for solids, especially for her, so I think we’ll just let it go for now. It is so sad, though, b/c she watches us intently while we eat.

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