Babies Health

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is common in infants. According to The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, more than half of all babies experience GERD...

While only lab testing by a physician will determine if a baby has an actual stomach virus, there are several ways to tell if a baby is experiencing a stomach problem and needs to be seen by a...

Some infants are susceptible to acid reflux. Overfeeding, improper sleeping positioning, or gastric distress can contribute to the outflow of stomach fluids into the esophagus, causing the infant...

The Back to Sleep Campaign was launched to help lessen the risk of a baby dying because of sudden infant death syndrome. Not all babies want to sleep on their backs, but there are things you can...

Acid reflux in babies can be caused by a number of things including a defect in the area where the stomach meets the esophagus, reactions to certain foods, or an immature connection between the...

Acid reflux, also called gastroesophageal reflux (GER), affects people of all ages but infants are particularly prone to the disorder because a baby's muscles are not mature enough to keep his...

Stomach problems in infants are common. They range from mild to severe. If your infant seems sick or has blood in her stool, see your pediatrician. Your doctor can help diagnose and treat any...

Vomiting, in which your baby forcefully ejects the contents of their stomach, can occur after eating something that disagrees with her stomach or during a bout with a stomach virus. Parents might...

Newborns are often afflicted with acid reflux, which is acid backing up out of the stomach to the throat. This occurs because the sphincter muscles at the base of the esophagus, which normally...

Acid reflux, also called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a common condition affecting people of all ages, but more than half of all babies under three months are afflicted with GERD....

Many adults have experienced the pain and discomfort of heartburn. But did you know your child can also experience this condition? And if he or she has asthma, heartburn, medically known as...

Gastrointestinal reflux (GER) is the backward flow of food or drink from the stomach back into the esophagus. It is common in newborns and occurs normally in two-thirds of infants. Whether you...

A stomach virus, also known as gastroenteritis, is a common ailment that rarely requires a doctor visit or hospitalization. When babies get a stomach virus, it can cause them a great deal of...

As a new parent, there are lots of things to contend with from getting baby to sleep through the night to calming an upset stomach. There are many common digestive issues your infant may deal...

Reflux is a condition that occurs when the valve found where the esophagus meets the stomach malfunctions; the valve may open when it should be closed, or it may not close all the way. This valve...

Some babies have reflux as an infant, but usually outgrow it by their first birthday. The problem is usually caused by a weak or malfunctioning esophageal sphincter. The esophageal sphincter is...

Diarrhea is a common problem for babies, but it can be alarming to new parents. The causes of diarrhea in babies are usually harmless, but severe diarrhea accompanied by other symptoms can be a...

Infants commonly spit up or regurgitate milk after eating, a condition called gastroesophageal reflux (GER). GER occurs when a small, circular muscle at the base of the esophagus opens to allow...

It's 3 a.m. and your baby has been crying for an hour. You change him, feed him, sing to him, swaddle him, but nothing is working. You wish that there was something you could give to your child to...

Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) is characterized by excessive vomiting or spitting up. It occurs when an infant's esophageal sphincter is malfunctioning. This sphincter is the valve that connects...

Gerd, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is commonly known as heartburn. It's pain known all to well to many adults. However, some infants also suffer from this disorder. It occurs when the...

Colic can be frustrating for parents as well as the baby. Not much is known for sure about colic, except that it is characterized by stomach pain and lots of crying. While colic can appear to come...

Recently, my seven month old got the stomach flu from my four year old. I have included instructions as to what to do when your older baby has the stomach flu. From my simple steps, you will be...

Having a colicky baby is a very tiring experience for parents. If your baby is crying for three hours a day consistency for a few weeks, she is suffering from colic. Experts aren't exactly sure...

Colic affects many new born babies and it is distressing condition for both baby and parent. Colic is misunderstood and widely used to describe a whole range of conditions. Symptoms of colic can...

It's normal for an infant to spit up after eating if he eats too quickly and swallows air. Unfortunately, air in a baby’s stomach is uncomfortable and can contribute to painful colic. Helping your...

Pyloric stenosis is a rare condition that affects about 3 in 1,000 infants. The pyloric valve at the bottom of the stomach will not open to allow food to pass to the small intestine. Pyloric...