Feeding Solutions

• The easiest solution to an infant's gas problem would be finding a compatible feeding bottle. While there is no easy way to tell if the particular style of bottle is not working well with your baby, a little experimentation may result in a simple solution. According to Mothernature.com, some children tend to swallow more air with certain types of nipples or bottles and a change in style could make all the difference in the world.
  Feeding your baby at the proper angle can help reduce the amount of air they swallow as well. Holding the baby upright at a 45-degree angle will make sure that any gas trapped by swallowing air will settle near the top of the stomach and be more easily expelled.
  
  

Burping

• Be sure to take regular burp breaks when feeding. Any time that the baby appears to take a break from feeding, it may indicate he or she is ready for a burp. Raise the baby up vertically on your shoulder, so that the belly is against your chest and the baby's head is resting comfortably on the shoulder. Light rubbing or patting on the back will often produce a burp, which will certainly go far in reducing gas pain. Also remember to not overfeed the infant. If they don't appear interested, they have usually had enough.
  
  

Massage

• When the infant is showing signs of gas pain, a belly massage may be in order. Put some baby oil on your hands and gently massage the infant's stomach, rubbing in a clockwise motion to help relieve the discomfort. Lifting the baby's legs and doing a bicycle motion is also helpful, according to Ygoy.com.
  
  

Bay Leaf Tea

• A home remedy that is simply prepared for infant gas relief is bay leaf tea. Prepare the tea by boiling one bay leaf in a pan of plain water for three minutes. Add a small amount of sugar if you choose and dissolve it. Turn off the heat and let the water cool to room temperature. Feed your infant one to two ounces of the bay leaf tea whenever gas symptoms arise.