What Are the Treatments for Acid Reflux in Babies?
If you notice that your baby is experiencing symptoms such as fussiness and crying, you may think she has colic, however, it may be something more serious. If she is also spitting up and showing signs of abdominal pain, it could be acid reflux. If this is the case, there are several ways to help alleviate her symptoms.
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Understanding Acid Reflux
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The first thing you have to do is understand what your baby is going through, according to the pollywogbaby.com website. You should take your baby to the doctor so she can get properly diagnosed.
Medication
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Prescription medication can help solve your baby's reflux issue, according to coliccalm.com. Medication such as Zantac, can "reduce stomach acid and help speed up the time that it takes for the milk to pass into the baby's intestines."
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Burping
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A good burp may help the symptoms of reflux. Make sure that you are very gentle while feeding your baby, and burp her very often. Your baby may also benefit from being held in the upright position while you are feeding her, according to coliccalm.com.
Contact
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Skin-on-skin contact may also help your baby, according to coliccalm.com. After she is done feeding, place her body on your chest or stomach so she can feel your warmth.
Breastfeeding
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According to pollywogbaby.com, breastfeeding can help with acid reflux. This is because breast milk digests much faster than formula, therefore the milk is in your baby's tummy for less time. This means less spit up and gas.
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