Do newborns still get bloated even if they pass gas every day?

Farting usually refers to the passage of intestinal gas. Newborns often pass gas daily and typically experience bloating, although this may help reduce the bloating.

Gas passage occurs when food is broken down and fermented by bacteria such as Escherichia coli in the intestines. When intestinal gas accumulates to a certain volume, it is naturally expelled. Since newborns have faster metabolism and intestinal peristalsis compared to adults, they may pass gas every day. In such cases, daily gas passage can alleviate bloating but does not completely eliminate it. Additionally, if poor hygiene leads to intestinal infection, causing gastrointestinal dysfunction and symptoms like abdominal distension, bloating may persist despite daily gas passage—especially if pathogenic bacteria in the gut or digestive disturbances are not resolved.

In daily care, gently massaging the newborn's abdomen in a clockwise direction can help promote gas expulsion. Under medical guidance, medications such as Pediatric Compound Chinease Medicinal Extract (Compound Chicken Gizzard Powder) may be used to relieve symptoms, or antibiotic medications like amoxicillin may be prescribed to help reduce bloating.