“Does rubbing your baby's belly help with gas?”

You make him happy and you are interacting with him, but that does nothing with the gas in the belly.

It can. Be sure to rub in a clockwise direction starting in the lower right corner and circling above the belly button. Use gentle smooth pressure. You may use oils such as coconut oil or avocado oil -- adding a few drops of essential oil like lavender or chamomile can also help. Ginger, peppermint, and fennel are also well-known herbs to help with gas.

Shelley C. Springer, MD, MBA, MSc, JD, FAAP