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Strange Squeaks And Gasps During And After Poop

by Crista
(Albuquerque,nm)

My 3 month old just started making squeaky noises and almost a gasping sound during and after pooping..

He gets red and grunts while pooping then he makes this weird noise even while changing his diaper...

This is the only time he makes this noise, but the noise has me a little worried it just seems likes he isn't getting enough air, although he isn't struggling or crying...

Does anyone know what this is?

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Nov 11, 2008

Other parents to discuss with
by: Baby Help Line

Hi Crista!

I truly uderstand your concern. Even if your boy doesn't have trouble breathing I too belive that it can be wise to try and fidn the reason for his sounds.

Actually, here is another discussion going on between several parents with a similar situation and I think the best you can do is to start by reading about what they have done, and what the doctors have found in their cases.

Acid reflux is one of the possible reasons for the sounds.

Read about the other babies making gasping sounds here.

And do post back if you need more help,

Wish you good luck!

/Paula

Dec 01, 2008

Have your dr check him
by: RoseMarie

My son did the same thing, my gut told me that he was in pain and seemed to not be comfortable at all. Turned out he had a mild bowel obstructions and was allergic to milk. Have him checked before you end up in the ER

Dec 11, 2008

My baby too
by: Amanda

My baby does the same thing, 99% of the time after she poops. She started doing it at about 2 weeks old and continues to do it now (a year old). I caught it on video a few days ago and am taking the video to the doctor today to see what she says. Let me know if you find out what it is.

I read the other discussion, which seems a little different. My baby doesn't squeak/gasp when laid down, she does it when she's pooping and after she's pooped. Has your baby had long episodes? Mine had one about 2 weeks ago and it was really frightening. Anyway, I'll let you know what the doctor says.

Feb 14, 2009

Same weird noise--anyone have more info
by: Ann

My daugher also makes this kind of noise usually during and after pooping. It's worse if I move her or change her position during the pooping, and sometimes lasts on and off for 10 minutes. Also, she is treated with Zantax for her acid reflux. It started around 3 months and got worse before stopping around the 5 month mark. Now that she's 6 months old, she's back at it! We saw a pediatric GI doc when it started and he saw video clips of her doing it and said he saw "nothing alarming" and that she would "grow out of it." Didn't make me very happy. He offered NO explanation. It sounds a bit like the laryngeal malacia that my niece had but this is accompanied by a caving in of my daughter's chest. She smiles and sometims sings/cries through it, so I know it's not a lack of air. But she makes the worst noise. Anyone have any updates on how to treat this?

Mar 11, 2009

Weird noise
by: Anonymous

My daughter does the same exact thing!!! Her belly blows up,her chest caves in, and she makes a weird noise. It is so so scary. It only happens after we poop or eat. It doesn't happen all the time. It use to happen about once a month starting at 2 months, and now it happens once or twice a week. I hate it!!! I have taken her to two doctors and they just tell me she will outgrow it. I felt so much better after reading everyone's comments. I don't think she is struggling for air because we make sure she doesn't turn colors. She sometimes smiles when it happens. It is so weird!

Mar 11, 2009

Pooping?
by: Ann

Does anyone's baby make this noise without pooping first? Mine only does it AFTER pooping and usually straining quite a bit. The GI specialist told us to try giving her 1 oz of prune juice in each bottle and we just started that this month. So far, it seems to help reduce the occurences, but it hasn't eliminated them. She still makes the noise for a second or two but not as prolonged. And with the prune juice she is pooping ALL THE TIME! Wonder if anyone else has an update.

Mar 12, 2009

Update
by: Amanda

My baby only does it AFTER pooping too. It seems to be tapering off. She's almost 15 months and she hasn't done it in a couple months. Every now and then she'll make one little gasp as I wipe her bum, but no episodes since January. I hope this means they'll grow out of it. I went to 4 pediatricians trying to get it figured out and no one had an answer. It's so frustrating, but she's doing a lot better on that front. Hope your babies do too!

Sep 10, 2009

squeak toy noises
by: Anonymous

We have been experiencing these noises with our baby girl for about a month now. It almost sounds similar to the noises of a squeak toy, like a distorted inhaling squeak/gasping. She goes in for her two month check-up in a few days so I will try to find out why this is. She does this after she poops every time, and sometimes while she poops. It doesn't matter if it was a soft or hard stool, nor how long it took her to do it. We giggle at her when she makes the noises, but I can't help but feel bad in case this means something is wrong. As soon as the diaper is getting changed though she starts to stop. Perhaps its her way of saying gross change me:)I will be back with my doctors feedback next week.