Why Is My Baby So Gassy?
If your baby is:
- grunting all night
- pulling their legs up
- straining but not pooping
- waking up uncomfortable
…it can feel confusing and exhausting.
Is Grunting Normal?
You’ll often hear:
“It’s normal—babies are just gassy.”
But here’s the more helpful truth:
Gassy, grunting babies are telling us something about their digestive system.
Yes, their system is immature and requires time to develop their gut microbiome.
But that’s not the only factor at play.
What’s Actually Going On?
Gas usually isn’t the root problem—it’s a symptom.
It can be linked to:
- tension in the body (from birth or in-utero positioning)
- feeding challenges (like latch, tongue tie, or reflux patterns)
- a digestive system that isn’t moving as easily as it could
So instead of gas moving through smoothly… it gets stuck.
And your baby works really hard to move it.
What Can Help?
You don’t have to just wait it out.
Supporting your baby’s system can make a big difference:
- gently move the legs, the belly, and the spine
- improve their latch with mouth exercises
- increase gut microbiome through skin-to-skin
- improve how the digestive tract functions while in tummy time
When the body moves better, it works better. And gas often resolves naturally.
When to Get Support
You might want support if your baby:
- seems uncomfortable most of the day
- grunts and strains constantly
- struggles with feeding, often half-way through
- wakes frequently due to gas
Or if your gut is telling you something isn’t quite right.
How Craniosacral Therapy Helps
At MyBaby Craniosacral, we look at the whole picture.
Craniosacral therapy helps:
- improve their latch, not just through positioning, but by releasing tension in their neck and mouth
- release tension in the spine and abdomen to increase digestive juice production
- increase the range of motion in their spine so babies can move the gas through on their own
- give parents easy at-home moves to help their baby pass gas
It’s gentle and tailored to what your baby’s body needs.
You Don’t Have to Wait It Out
Some babies grow out of this.
But many feel better much sooner with the right support.
If your baby is gassy, grunting, and uncomfortable, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Book an appointment and let’s support your baby’s system together.
