Health Tip: Dealing With Baby's Gas

A gassy baby is a grumpy baby, but there are things parents can do to help alleviate the problem.

The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these suggestions:

• If mom is breast-feeding, identify any foods in mom's diet that could be contributing to gas.
• If baby is formula-fed, use ready-to-feed formula. Or, to cut down on air bubbles, allow a mixed powdered formula to sit before feeding.
• Use vented, angled or collapsible formula bottles to help reduce swallowed air.
• Burp baby more frequently.
• Gas drops may be used safely, but keep in mind that often they aren't effective and they can be costly.