As the time for festive feasts approaches, you may be wondering how to keep your little ones feeling happy and included at the holiday table. With so many new flavors and textures, it can be tough to know which foods may upset their still-developing digestive systems. If your baby is new to solids or trying seasonal treats for the first time, these simple strategies can help minimize the symptoms of poor digestion.

Start Simple with Holiday Meals

While it may be tempting to see your little one’s reactions to all your favorite holiday dishes, that many new foods can disrupt their digestion. Start with one new food at a time and wait to introduce others until your baby’s tummy is accustomed to the existing ones. A balanced diet, especially in your little one’s first foray into solid food can also help prevent digestive issues. So, pick one of your favorite dishes, let your baby get used to it, and move on from there.

Help Digestion with Gentle Movement

Just as walking after eating helps adults with their digestion, helping your baby with simple movements can help theirs. You can support digestion in several ways:

• Pediatric experts at the Cleveland Clinic recommend laying your baby on their back and moving their legs in a slow, bicycle-like pattern.
• Encourage crawling or walking practice after eating — whatever stage they’re in.
• Try a light tummy massage. A warm (not hot) compress and soft circular motions can help food move through the digestive system.

A little movement can go a long way when tiny tummies need support.

Take Breaks to Reduce Baby Tummy Discomfort

Holiday foods can be more seasoned and richer than your little one is used to, and it could be overwhelming for their digestive tract. Offer small tastes of the good stuff in between familiar staples, and encourage sips of water between bites to help everything move along smoothly. Regular burping can help minimize gas and fussiness, according to advice from Banner Health. Burp your baby during and after meals — even if they are at the stage where they can eat solids, they will still swallow air. Regular burping can reduce discomfort, gas, and fussiness. Slow, steady pacing helps them enjoy new flavors without feeling overwhelmed.

Even with thoughtful pacing and preparation, digestive upsets can still sneak through. When your little one is experiencing tummy discomfort or seems unusually fussy after mealtime, you can try Camilia Tummy. This homeopathic medicine comes in pre-measured liquid doses and is designed with a blend of non-GMO pure active ingredients that work together to provide relief from gas and colic symptoms, including tummy pain, bloating, and excessive or painful gas.*

If the reason your little one isn’t enjoying their holiday meal to the fullest is teething symptoms, try Camilia Original. This worry-free, plant-based homeopathic medicine relieves painful gums, irritability, and minor digestive upsets sometimes associated with teething.* Camilia Original is also offered in pre-measured liquid doses that are hygienic and easy to use.

The holiday season is filled with tasty foods and memorable moments, and even the littlest family members should get to enjoy them. When digestive upsets sneak in, have Boiron medicines on-hand for gentle relief for the tiniest tummies. Visit BoironUSA.com or Camilia.com to learn more about Camilia’s line of medicines and to buy your own.

*Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.pediatric experts at the Cleveland Clinic