Gas - North Canton,OH

C.,
She needs to have some probiotics...yogurt is easy. I would give it to her twice a day. If she doesn't like yogurt, you can by probiotics in a powder form specifically for kids under 2yrs that you can mix into any food. The stomach virus has killed a lot of the good bacteria that always lives in our guts, hence the gas. A couple days of probiotics and she should be good. It might even have a noticeable difference in 1 day. And, I've read its good to give them probiotics daily...helps the immune system and a healthy digestive tract.

C.,

If boby Gas-X is simethicone, it is inert which means that it goes through the system without being absorbed, so it should not cause constipation. If it is not just simethicone, I would look for one that is.

M.

Cold compresses on her stomach while she is sitting on the toilet. I hated the cold, but the relief it provided was worth it.
Also laying on the back, and helping her bicycle is what we did for my younger son when he was about 2.

Mylicon!! We love it! Our girls do too! It's really the only "medication" that my youngest will take without screaming about it because she knows it's going to help.

I wish I could think of the name of the stuff, but there are packets of a granule like stuff that you put into a childs drink and it helps to get the good flora back into the stomach and intestines after a having a bug like that. I always found it behind the pharmacy counter and it's kept in the refridge. So, if you ask your pharmacist for this they should know what it is. It always worked great! It's totally tasetless.

Try Gripe Water. It's homeopathic and usually works better than the chemical things like gas drops. You can get the commercial version called "Little Tummies" or go to the health food or natural food store and get it in the homeopathic aisle.
Any time a child has stomach or intestinal issues or has gone through a round of antibiotics, you should follow up with probiotics. They are naturally found in yogurt in small amounts, but you can powder or chewable pills or a yogurt-like drink that has higher amounts. The best type are ones that require refrigeration. I know at Whole Foods they have a fridge case that they keep all types of probiotics in. As for help, there's always someone who knows a lot about them and can help you pick what's best for your daughter.