- 1). Run a warm bath for your child. The warm water will help him relax, making it easier for trapped gas to escape. Remove him from the bath, dry him off and either wrap him in a dry towel or dress him so he doesn't get chilled.
- 2). Place a small child face-down across your legs, and gently pat and rub the child's back to work out gas bubbles. If your child is too big for this, instruct her to lie on her back and bend her knees. Place your hands on her knees and gently push them up toward her chest to apply pressure that may help dispel gas.
- 3). Give your child a medication that contains simethicone, an anti-foaming agent that may help the child expel gas. Several simethicone products are available over the counter at any drug store.
- 4). Avoid foods that cause gas in your child, to prevent a recurrence. Sugar, beans and vegetables such as broccoli often cause excess gas. Limit the amount of these foods your child eats, and if you're breast-feeding your child, you should also avoid these foods.
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