Also known as stomach upset, indigestion is a digestive disorder that does not only affect adults but also children such as toddler kids. Toddler indigestion is common cause of stomach ache. If you see your toddler crying or complaining about pain in his tummy he might have indigestion. Find out the cause, symptoms, remedies and toddler care for indigestion.
Symptoms of indigestion in toddler
A toddler crying is one of the many signs that your child may have indigestion. He may also complain pain in the upper belly, feeling nausea, and stomach bloating. Your child may also feel irritable and uncomfortable. His skin is cold especially his feet and sweats for no reason. He may turn down eating any food because he has an urge to vomit.
Causes of toddler indigestion
A toddler crying may have been suffering from upset stomach, which is caused by various reasons. When your toddler tends to swallow food without chewing the food properly the food is not digested fully. As a result, he feels colicky and stomach pain. Another is when you allow your toddler to move around while eating. This can cause gas build up in the stomach. Excess carbs in diet can also cause gas and stomach pain. Some of the foods rich in carbs are sugar, candy, and cookies. Foods high in fiber and fat can also encourage colic in your child. Other causes of indigestion in toddler include overeating, over excitement, eating frequently, not drinking enough water, and lack of adequate nap after noon meal. By knowing these factors, moms will know what toddler care and regimen will work to stop or prevent indigestion in children.
Remedies for toddler indigestion
If you think your child has indigestion, you can give him a warm compress at his tummy or feet area. Toddler care during indigestion should be done at once to relieve the child from pain. Urge your child to burp and calm him. The more he cries the more air builds up in his tummy. A toddler crying can be pacified with a gentle massage in his tummy.
For toddler care tips, indigestion can be prevented by not allowing your toddler from roaming and playing around while eating. At meal time, make sure that he’s properly seated; stay close and see if he is chewing his food well. Also, give your toddler a well-balanced diet. A toddler crying should be comforted as soon as possible. Prolonged crying can aggravate his stomach pain as gas will build up more in his tummy.
Your toddler will always be playful even while eating, thus, it’s up to you as his parents to help prevent indigestion in your child.
