How to Reduce Infant Reflux

Infant reflux is common in newborns and young babies, however, too much infant reflux can be a sign of a more dangerous condition that can be harmful to a baby's health. Most babies experience infant reflux at least once a day, and infant reflex usually subsides by the time the baby is 4 months old. If your baby seems to have excessive spit up, try these tips to reduce infant reflux.

Instructions

1. Breastfeed. Studies have shown that breastfed babies are much less prone to infant reflux, and cases are much less severe. Breastfed babies also have less trouble with infant reflux during the night than formula fed babies.

2. Remove any tobacco smoke from the baby's environment. Research has shown that tobacco smoke greatly increases a baby's susceptibility to infant reflux.

3. If breastfeeding, eliminate caffeine from the mother's diet. Caffeine has been shown to contribute to infant reflux.

4. The baby might also have an allergy to milk products. If breastfeeding, try eliminating dairy products in the mother's diet.

5. Avoid positioning baby flat on his/her back, as infant reflux in worsened in this position.

6. Avoid putting pressure on baby's belly, and do not dress baby in pants that have tight waistbands. Instead, dress baby in things like onesies that do not press on the stomach.