Can u tell me wat u did to sooth baby, help with the GERD, help with the reflux?
I have a friend who's baby is 6 weeks old, and he was 6 weeks preemie. She's having a hard time w/ it.
mom is not BFing.
Any advice?
I have a friend who's baby is 6 weeks old, and he was 6 weeks preemie. She's having a hard time w/ it.
mom is not BFing.
Any advice?
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on Jan. 10, 2013 at 12:34 AM
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on Jan. 10, 2013 at 12:36 AM
DD took meds and slept in her carseat to keep her upright.
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on Jan. 10, 2013 at 12:36 AM
Oh and we had to keep her upright for 30 mins after every feeding.
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on Jan. 10, 2013 at 12:38 AM
The baby needs to be upright for a minimum of 30 minutes after every feed , an inclined sleeping place helps too. Trying a different formula ( unless breast fed then mom needs to watch what she eats ) , acid blockers like Zantac , Prilosec , and Prevacid can be prescribed if the reflux is diagnosed and causing inflammation in the esophagus. Frequent burping during feeds , and smaller more frequent feeds can help as well.
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on Jan. 10, 2013 at 12:38 AM
Breastfeeding and having the baby sleep inclined
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by Anonymous 2
on Jan. 10, 2013 at 12:39 AM
Don't put baby is carseat unless you HAVE to. It puts pressure on the tummy which can cause the acid tp rose into the throat!
2 put the crib at a incline.
3 Paci will help keep acid from rising into the throat.
4 decide if they want to try meds.
5 is mom breastfeeding?
2 put the crib at a incline.
3 Paci will help keep acid from rising into the throat.
4 decide if they want to try meds.
5 is mom breastfeeding?

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on Jan. 10, 2013 at 12:44 AM
Well, BF'ing will greatly help - can she re-lactate?
My daughter was on Reglan (I DO NOT recommend this!) and Prevacid. After she was weaned off the meds, I found out about chiropractic care for reflux. Had I known, I would have explored that before I went with drugs. Lots of people say it cures the GERD in their babies.
Other than that, sleeping on an incline can help. She can get a foam wedge and place it between the mattress and the crib bottom to elevate the bed. There is this thing called a Danny Sling too, and that should be covered by insurance.
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- eykelley
on Jan. 10, 2013 at 12:34 AM