Why do babies suffer so much from gas pain?
Babies are just getting used to using their lungs. They are babies and do not understand breathing techniques. We adults are supposed to know to exhale when we swallow eliminating air in our system as much as possible. We have a sense of feeling if we need to burp or pass gas. Babies have no idea of their feelings. If babies are upset from gas, they cry, and what happens is they swallow more air trapped in their tummies. A baby tensing up does now allow for the release of gas, which is why we help the baby to burp. Air becomes trapped in between the swallows of formula or baby food. The food is digested but the food is trapped.
