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
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.
