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  Babies are often sweet and playful until gas sets in. Gas can create uncomfortable bloating and pain in babies. They may become irritable and cry continually. Gale Prachniak, a consultant from Women's and Infant's Hospital, said, "Tummy gas is very common in infants, affecting more than half of all newborns within the first two months of life." Parents can help prevent stomach gas in babies by using the correct feeding bottles. The type of bottle and nipple you use can affect how much gas pain your baby will experience.
  
  

Bag Liners

• Bottles with bag liners are suggested by Toys R' Us to prevent gas. The bag liner is airtight, which allows it to collapse during feeding. When the baby sucks on the bottle, no air is taken in because the bag contracts. Excess air in the bottle is one cause of gas in babies. Bag liners allow you to squeeze air out of the liner before feeding the baby. The bag liner is also beneficial because you can throw it away when the baby is done feeding.
  
  

Angled

• BabiesToday.com suggests that parents use angled bottles to prevent gas in babies. Angled bottles typically have a 45-degree bend that allows for even flow of liquid. The even flow prevents the baby from sucking in air, which causes gas. This type of bottle requires holding the baby upright for more comfortable feeding. Angled bottles are helpful because they prevent liquid from flowing backward into the baby's ear. Feeding a baby upright also reduces the risk of ear infection and gas.
  
  

Latex Nipple

• Using a latex nipple when bottle feeding helps eliminate gas in babies. According to BabyCenter.com, choosing the right nipple is important for feeding. Nipples come in several varieties like latex, rubber or silicone. Latex nipples are soft and flexible, which mimic breastfeeding. Silicone nipples, however, are firm and have a longer life. Latex nipples work for preventing gas because they provide a slow flow of liquid to the baby. Consider the baby's age when choosing a nipple. For example, newborns may need a nipple that provides a slower flow, while toddlers can handle a faster flow. The flow of breast milk or formula determines the baby's risk of developing gas. BabyCenter.com suggests that a baby may latch onto a latex nipple easily because it resembles the mother's breast. The soft nipple will prevent the baby from developing gas.