"What's in My Belly?"
It can be hard figuring out what's buggin' their belly. Use this guide to find out what's going on in your kid's stomach.

Heartburn
Don't be fooled! Heartburn doesn't go after the heart. It irritates a kid's esophagus or throat with acid released from the stomach.

What your child might say:

• "I feel a hot fire inside my chest."
• "It feels like volcano lava is boiling up my throat."
• "It's hard to swallow, like something's stuck."
• "The pressure hurts—it feels like the school bully sitting on my chest!"

Acid Indigestion
Sneaks up on kids when they eat too much or too fast.

What your child might say:

• "I feel like something's stinging in the top part of my belly."
• "I feel bloated like a balloon."

Sour Stomach
Has a real bitter attitude. Will make a kid regret his last meal by giving him a constant bellyache.

What your child might say:

• "There's a gross, sour taste in my mouth."
• "I have an ache in my belly that won't go away."
• "There are exploding bubbles inside my stomach."

Upset Stomach due to acid-related symptoms
When upset stomach comes about, it usually means the other symptoms have had their bout.

What your child might say:

• "I feel a hot fire inside my chest."
• "There's a yucky taste in my mouth."
• "I feel bloated like a balloon."
• "It feels like there's a monster of a party going on in there!"