Foods that can cause wind?

[Amajai]

After many discussions with my hubby and friends/family of what may be causing wind for my bub a suggestion was made that it could be foods that I am eating.

I am interested to know if anyone has any experiences with food that has caused wind for a breastfed bub? I have heard that broccoli, cauliflower and leafy veggies can. Any suggestions for foods to eliminate while breastfeeding to reduce the possibility of causing wind for my bub? Thanks

[crunchie]

Hi i am just back from our GP and posed the same question - she said that peas cause wind!

Hope this helps!

[Me&MrMagoo]

I have done HUGE amounts of research on this!!

Chocolate - big cause of wind!!
Garlic
Onion
Bread
Tomato - ie pasta sauce
Orange juice

It's best to keep a food and symptom diary so you can see what triggers off your bub ...

[Just*Ace]

for my bub cauliflour, brocoll, beans, cabbage, chocolate, too much dairy, 'fake' sugar like in sugar free lollies or soft drinks

[Amajai]

Hi All,

Thanks for your suggestions, looks like no more chocolate and a pretty bland diet for me!!! (not that I have had much - half a peppermint slice with the hubby yesterday), but it could be what may be triggering it off).

A food and symptom diary is a good idea too, thanks! I have never heard of bread causing wind before, I might cut down and see what happens!

[TeamAwesome]

I second the food and symptom diary

also make sure you include herbs and toppings as well the reason I say this is garlic is a big one for my newest bub I had several horrendous nights with her very very windy and she's a farter rather than a burper and needed lots of help from me as we were adding it into everything for our older three to try to boost their immune systems after a cold. I now take my serve out then add in garlic.

Also I found some herbs with one of my older kids as well coriander I think was the worst offender with her but we don't have a big selection.

HTH

good luck

[TripleTime]

Anything can, different foods affect everyone differently.

I agree with keeping a diary.