How to properly use a gas tube for newborns

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The appearance of a newborn in the house is always accompanied by joyful worries, sleepless nights and loud crying. The child expresses all his emotions by screaming, and parents quickly have to learn to understand the variety of “verbal language” of the little person. Thus, the crying of a newborn can indicate that he wants to eat, sleep, or simply see a familiar face and hear a familiar voice. And there is crying that cannot be confused with any other - crying from pain and discomfort, and in this case a gas outlet tube .

What is a gas outlet tube?

This is a special medical device, like a soft rubber or silicone tube. It contains holes on both sides; there is not always a small hole in the side. The length varies between 18-22 cm. The diameter of the gas outlet tube for small children should be minimal - number 15 or 16. The tube can be disposable, sterile, or reusable, which must be boiled before each use.

The choice of gas outlet pipes is very wide. Quite popular brands that can be selected in pharmacies: “Windi”, “Tedi”, “Apexmed”.

The volume of a cleansing enema depending on the age of the child

Child's age	Volume
1-2 months	30 - 40ml.
3 - 4 months	50 - 60 ml.
6 – 9 months	100 - 120 ml
10 - 12 months	200 ml.
25 years	300 ml.
6 – 10 years	500 ml.

How to install correctly

To correctly install the gas outlet tube in a newborn, you need to remember the sequence of actions:

Lay oilcloth on a changing table or bed.
Place the child on his back and bend his legs at the knees.
Lubricate
the rounded tip of the tube , sterile wax.
oil or baby cream and carefully insert it into the anus
no more than 5 cm. This should be done with clockwise rotational movements. It is absolutely impossible to use force if there is resistance. Also, if the baby begins to scream or scream, the tube should be removed immediately and the manipulation performed a little later.
If everything is done correctly, the gases accumulated in the tummy will begin to come out of the holes in the tube.
Along with this, you will have to perform a light abdominal massage. This will push for a much faster release from gas traffickers.
It is considered normal if the masses of calla lilies begin to recede. This again indicates that the tube is installed correctly.
It is necessary to implement the technology until all the gas workers leave. This will become noticeable in the child’s condition. He will become calmer and more content. The tummy will be very soft.
After which the tube can be removed and the child’s bottom can be washed with warm water and soap.
If the tube is reusable, it should be boiled.

In general, the tube can be kept in the anus for no more than 10 minutes.

A gas tube should be installed in a newborn only when absolutely necessary. Otherwise, addiction may develop and the child will no longer be able to cope with the release of gases and strain his tummy without outside help. This will then lead to constant constipation and flatulence.

wean your child off the gas tube slowly. First of all, give him the opportunity to push without outside help. And only in case of prolonged failure to pass stool, use a tube.

Other treatments for constipation in newborns

Before using vent tubes, you may also want to try other methods to solve this problem.

Warming the tummy. You can place a warm hand on your baby's stomach. Give your baby a light massage. To normalize gas removal, you can place the baby on the mother’s stomach so that his body temperature is balanced.
Light gymnastics. You can put the baby on his back and gradually pull each leg towards his tummy. This exercise is called "bicycle". The surface on which the newborn is located must be warm so that he does not experience discomfort.
Baths. It is enough to bathe the child in a warm bath for a couple of minutes, using decoctions and herbal mixtures.

To avoid bloating, you can also follow these tips:

After your baby has eaten, hold him upright for about 10 minutes until he burps air. Belching causes food to enter the stomach. This helps stop bloating.
Before and after feeding, try to stroke your baby clockwise.
Place your baby on his tummy several times a day. This procedure helps to train the child's muscles that are involved in digestion. This way you can quickly form its microflora.
There is no need to swaddle your baby too tightly. Any motor actions that are limited can lead to gas removal being suspended.
If you are breastfeeding, try to monitor your own diet.
During feeding, try to prevent your baby from swallowing air.
When bottle-feeding, choose formulas that include prebiotics. They allow you to speed up the process of assimilation of mixtures.

The use of a gas outlet tube does not pose any risks to the baby if this device is used correctly in accordance with the instructions.

Experts first advise trying different folk methods and approaches: massage, bathing in herbs, etc. If such measures do not help, then you can move on to the tube.

How to choose (make) a tube?

The gas outlet tube comes in several types.

Rectal probe. This is a short, thin rubber hose (no more than 20 cm), with several holes located close to each other. It has a low price - from 20 rubles. It is not recommended for use for the first time without preparation. Entrust the first procedure to the doctor. After observation, you can do it yourself.
The second option is more modern - a rectal probe with a limiter. The tip has a rounded shape and is comfortable thanks to the stopper. Less traumatic for the child, the holes are located so that they help remove gases and feces. The average price is 90 rubles.
Rectal catheter (tube) – has a limiter, short, made of non-toxic soft plastic. Created taking into account the anatomical features of the intestines. Has less trauma. Disposable. Average 10 pieces – 1000 rubles.

To select a device, follow these rules:

look at the material from which the tube is made, it should be non-toxic and soft;
use a catheter with a limiter for the first time to avoid complications and intestinal trauma;
if constipated, choose a tube with holes that help remove feces;
for a newborn (1–2 months) a tube of size 15 will be required, for an older child – 17–18 cm.

If the device is needed urgently, but it is not found in the pharmacy, a gas outlet tube from an enema helps. Every parent can do it. To do this you need:

prepare a boiled enema (it is advisable to use a small pear to remove a runny nose, it is much thinner than a standard one);
cut off the bottom so that gases and feces can easily escape;
Lubricate the tip of the rubber enema with Vaseline for easy penetration.

When using a manufactured enema catheter for constipation, do not forget about precautions. It must be inserted carefully, to a depth of no more than 2 cm.

Complications during tube insertion

It is worth considering the use of the device from a psychological point of view. Do not neglect the advice of doctors about the frequency of use of the product and the possibility of alternative methods. From a psychological point of view, when using a device during constipation in an infant, a chain of psycho-emotional states is deposited in his consciousness:

irritation, discomfort - screaming;
expectation of relief of the situation with the help of additional stimulation - receiving pleasure.

Psychological complications may arise at an older age and may not appear immediately. Then parents do not understand what the sexopathological disorder is associated with.

Thoughtless use of a rectal catheter leads to complications:

an enema, a catheter do not help over time as a result of intestinal dysfunction (the organ has not learned to cope with the problem on its own);
chronic stool retention;
intestinal trauma, infection;
when using an incorrectly selected tube - fecal incontinence.

ChildbirthInfo

Probably every mother has faced a similar problem. In such a situation, it is very important not to turn feeding into torture for the child, otherwise it will only worsen the situation. If the child does not want to eat, there is no need to force him, but you can gently push him.

1.You should not allow your child to eat in front of the TV or laptop. If your baby watches his favorite cartoon or any other program, he will definitely become distracted from eating.

2. Overly active babies need to be calmed down while eating. An interesting book will help with this. The baby needs to read a short fragment from the fairy tale, and when he calms down enough, you can offer him something to eat and promise that then he will hear the continuation.

3. You should not force your child to eat if he does not want it at the moment. When he gets hungry, he will happily eat the entire portion without suffering.

4. It is advisable that the baby has his own set of dishes. Let these not be standard plates and cups, but special children’s ones, for example, with images of your favorite cartoon characters. The dishes should be small in size so that the child does not get scared when looking at the huge portion that he needs to eat.

5. Children love to go shopping and choose products on their own. If you let your child choose today's menu, buy the ingredients, and even let him take part in the preparation, he will happily eat what was prepared with his help. In addition, this way you can develop your child’s creativity.

6.You can resort to a cunning method. Its meaning is simple: you need to hide your child’s unloved food in what he loves.

7. Very healthy and at the same time delicious smoothies are a great replacement for your usual dishes. In addition, children love to sip their favorite mixture from a straw.

8. You should not put several dishes on the table at once. The child will eat what he likes, but he will not pay attention to healthy food.

9. To attract the child's attention to food, it needs to be presented beautifully. You can make a beautifully shaped dish, you can decorate it. Also, don’t forget about table setting, which you can also experiment with.

10. Under no circumstances should you shout at a child or force food into him. This will cause hysterics and ruin your entire appetite.

11. You should not give your child sweet juices during meals. Let him eat first and then drink his favorite drink.

12. For a good appetite, you need to invite your child’s friends to visit more often. Of course, they will not be capricious all at once. On the contrary, they will happily eat prepared dishes.

These simple rules will help make meals much more enjoyable. The most important thing is to be tolerant, not to yell at the child and not to force him to eat. Any aggression on the part of the parents will completely destroy the baby’s appetite.

Pediatricians recommend that parents not feed their children immediately after coming home from kindergarten. The fact is that after arrival the child may be tired, and besides, they are fed well in the garden. The baby will eventually get hungry and ask for food himself.

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