kid having gas problem

Nithya,

Gas can be real problematic for kids even for adults.

Avoid giving too much of gaseous foods - potatoes, beans, dals - I know most can't be avoided. But when there is tempering (tadka) required in any dish, like dals, etc, I always temper with jeera, rather than mustard.

Jeera is very soothing.... you can give your daughter some & then give her warm water to drink. Be sure to chew jeera well. You can add a few ajwain too.

You can prepare a decotion of jeera too. Roast jeera in a vessel, & once they start to splutter, rotate then to avoid burning.... add water & bring to a boil. Allow to reduce to nearly 1/2 of the water you put.

You can add a pinch of salt if wanted & have it lukewarm. (You can add ajwain in this as well.)

 

I agree jeera water like justani suggested would be helpful.

 

Nithya,

this is another home remedy which works very well for me as well

for stomach ache caused by indigestion:

roast one tsp of ajwain (omam). Boil it in one cup of water until the water is reduced to about 1/4 cup. Strain and drink when the kashayam is still warm. For children give one tsp thrice a day.

In winter i also add little bit of crushed omam in chapathi, sabjis. it relieves gas.

Latha

 

Nithya,

You can add perungaayam to her food.It relieves gas.You can add a bit to sambar,rasam,chutney,curries whatever you feed her and try to avoid gassy foods like pototo,broccoli,etc.Even I used to mix it to my every meal since I'm feeding my two month old to avoid gas in her.HTH.


Pinky.

 

Hi
Try using gripe water (it works wonders) soothing them from colic and gas.
You can buy them from Indian store or babies r us.