Many natural ways to ease tummy troubles for a baby exist. Try holding the baby with his or her tummy laying on the shoulder, apply castor oil to the baby’s abdomen and cover with a warm, moist cloth to help ease the discomfort and promote bowel movement. If nursing, consider consulting a lactation specialist. The baby may not be getting a good latch causing him or her to take in too much air or the baby may be tongue-tied or lip-tied..