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My newborn grunts and cries. Is it gas?

Newborns often grunt due to immature digestion or gas. Gentle exercises, hing, and tummy time help. Gas is common until about 3 months.

💡Quick Answer

  • Grunting is common due to immature digestion
  • Burp more frequently during feeds
  • Try bicycle legs and gentle tummy massage
  • Short tummy time when awake can help gas move
  • Watch for patterns: arching, pulling legs up, discomfort
  • Hing application is a common home remedy (ask your pediatrician)
  • Consult doctor before using colic medicine

⚠️ Caution:If baby has persistent crying for hours, fever, vomiting, blood in stool, or poor feeding, consult your pediatrician.

🤔What Parents Worry About

Parents worry grunting means pain or breathing issues. Moms say it’s often gas or normal newborn effort—comfort measures help, and it usually improves as digestion matures.

Community Answers from Moms(4)

Here's what moms in our community shared based on their own experience.

  1. 1

    Apply hing mixed with breastmilk and do cycling exercises.

  2. 2

    Look for gas signs like arching back or pulling legs to chest.

  3. 3

    Gas is common till about 3 months. Bicycle exercises and gentle tummy massage help a lot.

  4. 4

    Hing roll-on around the navel worked well for us. Colic drops only after consulting the pediatrician.

About These Answers

The information shared on this page comes from real experiences of mothers in our community. While we strive to provide helpful insights, this content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your pediatrician, healthcare provider, or other qualified medical professional for any questions regarding your child's health or development.

Last reviewed: January 12, 2026

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