Does it work? Which brand is best? Is it safe? [Video]

You have your beautiful newborn baby. The first week or two, baby just eats, sleeps, poops, and cuddles. Aaah. Why do people complain so much about babies crying? Then the gas hits. Your baby is miserable despite your efforts (massage, leg bicycles and other burping techniques). In desperation, you stumble upon Gripe Water and wonder…

In this post, we’ll cover all of this and more.

But, first thing’s first…

Babies aren’t born with fully developed digestive systems—that’s one of the reasons they don’t start eating solid foods until at least six months. The sphincter in their esophagus is underdeveloped, which stops babies from burping up trapped air by themselves. That gas can also make its way into the intestines, causing belly discomfort.

If your baby is struggling with gas pain, the pediatrician may …