Jun 7, 2020

Home Remedies for Gas Pain in Toddlers


1. Asafetida
Asafetida is an excellent gas pain reliever due to its antispasmodic and antiflatulent properties. It also aids in digestion.
  • Dissolve a pinch of asafetida powder in 1 tablespoon of warm water. Apply it around child’s navel in a clockwise motion. Reapply as needed.
  • You can also put a small amount of asafetida powder into a mashed ripe banana and give it to your child to eat it a few times a day.
  • If you are breastfeeding the child, add ½ teaspoon of asafetida powder to a glass of warm water and drink it twice daily.

2. Exercise
Engaging your child in moderate exercise will also ensure smooth digestion. An active child will have fewer gas-related problems like stomach pain and constipation.
Home Remedy for Gas Pain in Toddlers
  • Exercise to Reduce Gas Pain in Toddlers
  • Exercise your child’s legs in a gentle cycling motion between feedings. This creates pressure on the stomach to help expel gas.
  • Encourage your child to engage in moderate exercises like walking, running, jogging and dancing.

There should be a gap of at least one hour between feeding and exercise. Also, do not allow your child to lie down immediately after eating.