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Gripe water can be given to 1month baby
My baby is 1 month old she is crying really hard every time passes gas and every time she passes gas some amount out loose and watery seedy yellow motion is happening please guide me can I give gripe water to the baby
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What you’re describing—crying while passing gas along with loose, yellow, seedy stools—is actually quite common in young breastfed babies. This usually happens because their digestive system is still immature. Passing gas can cause discomfort, so babies may cry or strain. The stool you described (yellow, watery, seedy) is normal for breastfed infants, unless it is excessively frequent, foul-smelling, green with mucus, or associated with fever or poor feeding.
Regarding gripe water: it is generally not recommended for newborns, especially under 2–3 months. Many formulations contain sugars, herbs, or additives that are not necessary and may sometimes cause more harm than benefit. There is no strong scientific evidence that gripe water reliably helps with gas or colic.
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For now, focus on simple and safe measures. After every feed, burp your baby well (even mid-feed if needed). Ensure proper latching during breastfeeding, as swallowing air can increase gas. You can also try gentle techniques like holding baby upright, or doing bicycle leg movements to help release gas naturally.
Keep an eye on warning signs: if your baby has persistent inconsolable crying, vomiting, blood in stool, fever, refusal to feed, or poor weight gain, then a pediatric consultation is important. Otherwise, what you’re seeing is likely a normal phase of infant digestion.
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Your baby’s gut will gradually mature over the next few weeks. Until then, maintain a calm feeding routine and avoid overfeeding. If you’re breastfeeding, observe if certain foods in your diet (like very spicy or gas-forming foods) seem to worsen symptoms—but don’t restrict unnecessarily.
Instead of gripe water, you can consider gentle, traditional approaches like light abdominal massage with warm hands or a slightly warm cloth on the tummy (not hot). These are safer and often effective. Most importantly, remember—this phase is temporary, and babies usually outgrow this gas discomfort by 2–3 months of age.
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Your will have to correct mother's diet. Make her follow HAIP DIET.
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Its better to provide baby with tummy time for colic pain, practice proper burping
Its normal to have these type of motion in breastfed babies
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Consult for proper guidance
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Yes you can give gripe water to your baby.mother should eat healthy diet as baby is on breastfeed.
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drink saunf, ajvion, elachi water.twice aday.for mother and baby.pat baby back after feeding.
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Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailments before consuming any medicine
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Hello.
You can give gripe water to your baby.
Always do burping after every feed.
Try and take healthy food for the mother .
So breast feed will not cause bloating to baby.
Try and make baby sleep on stomach so that gas will pass and baby won't cry.
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Healthy food for mothers.
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Consult online
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Yes you can give gripe water to your baby for gastric issues and watery motions.
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Bal guti and suvarna prashan is best for infants...
And best to have vida by new moms...
New mom need to know more about her health n fitness for coming yr and her baby as well as just Gp water won't resolve correctly
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sos u can
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If you baby is more than one month old you can give Gripe water .
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Dr Raghuveer SN
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
âIn a 1-month-old, passing gas with yellow, seedy stools is usually normal, especially in breastfed babies. Crying during gas can be due to colic. Gripe water is generally not recommended at this age. Focus on proper burping, correct feeding technique and tummy comfort. If crying is excessive or baby is not feeding/sleeping well, please consult a pediatrician. You may consult me for guidance on safe management.â
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Dr. Akhila Gangadhar Chiluka
Ayurveda
8 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Yes you can give gripe water after 1 month..loose stools are common in baby..
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Dr. Krishnapriya K R
Ayurveda
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can give ,but try to find actual problem after consulting a doctor and treat accordingly
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