How to Burst the Bubbles B abies get it, toddlers get it, school-age kids and teenagers get it. And so do parents. Having gas is part of the human condition. You could call it a great equalizer. Gas can be caused by swallowed air, gas-producing foods or certain disorders that interfere with the body's ability to absorb food.
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. 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 New York City. Infants and older children may get relief with some of the following gasreducing tips. When to See the Doctor Ordinary gas pains should dissipate without much fanfare, says Abraham Jelin, M.D., assistant chairman of the Department of Pediatrics and director of pediatric gastroenterology at the Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York City. For Infants Try a different bottle.