Why Does Blowing on a Baby's Face Take Her Breath Away?

Blowing on the face is a common trick. It triggers a reflex to hold the breath for a short moment. That stops the crying, and can also be used when washing the child's face etc.

Why does it look like my baby is gasping for air?

Laryngomalacia is a common cause of noisy breathing in infants. It happens when a baby's larynx (or voice box) is soft and floppy. When the baby takes a breath, the part of the larynx above the vocal cords falls in and temporarily blocks the baby's airway.

What does wind do to a baby?

Trapped wind is very uncomfortable for a baby and can cause bloating and stomach cramps. Babies can only communicate by crying at this young age which is why babies with trapped wind cry so much.