What is the reason why babies fart a lot but don’t poop?

Frequent farting is very common in infancy. Babies who are just a dozen days old and have been breastfed may sometimes come out with a little poop when they fart, and their stomachs may often make gurgling sounds. So what is the reason why babies fart more than poop?

What to do if your baby farts smell bad

It is normal for babies to fart smellily, especially after adding complementary foods to the baby, the baby's farts will be very smelly. Parents do not need to worry too much.

If your baby farts frequently and the gas has a strong odor, it may be caused by indigestion. You can insist on massaging your baby every day, starting from the navel and massaging in a clockwise spiral outward to promote gastrointestinal motility and aid digestion. Secondly, you can apply hot compress to the baby’s belly to prevent the baby from catching a cold. In addition, do not change milk powder frequently. Choose a milk powder that is suitable for your baby and stick to it. Frequent changes of milk powder will cause your baby's stomach to adapt.

Why do babies fart but not poop?

If your baby farts frequently and does not defecate within a short period of time, don't worry, it may be that the baby is holding back his bowels. As long as the baby's stool is not dry, the stomach is not bloated, there is no nausea and vomiting, and the mental state is good, there is no need to worry too much.

If your baby does not defecate for a long time and only farts, you should consider the possibility of indigestion. Babies are in the growth and development period, their bodies are delicate, and their gastrointestinal functions are not sound. They often have symptoms such as indigestion, food accumulation, and abdominal distension, which cause them to be irritable and crying.

Preparation method:

1. Medication conditioning: It is recommended to take some probiotics for conditioning;

2. Massage method: Place your palms down flat on the baby's navel and gently push and rub in a clockwise direction. This not only speeds up the baby's intestinal peristalsis and promotes defecation, but also helps digestion.

3. Pay attention to diet: Breastfeeding mothers should avoid eating spicy, greasy, raw, cold, or irritating foods, and should also give their babies more water.