And so do parents. Having gas is part of the human condition. You could call it a great equalizer, if you really want to inflate the subject. Gas can be caused by swallowed air, gas-producing foods or certain disorders that interfere with the body's ability to absorb food. All babies are somewhat gassy, since they tend to suck in air as they breastfeed or drink from a bottle.
Some babies handle gas without a problem.
A baby should soon grow out of the problem on his own, but during the first few months of life, he may be very uncomfortable. On occasion, older kids may have gas-related stomach pain that lasts for a couple of minutes. If the pain persists or is prolonged, you should consult your pediatrician, says Abraham Jelin, M.D., assistant chairman of the Department of Pediatrics and director of pediatric gastroenterology at Brooklyn Hospital Center in Brooklyn, New York. Infants and older children may get relief with some of these gas-reducing tips. For Infants Try a different bottle.