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Infant Acid Reflux Articles- Baby reflux or colic?
Doctors now think that between 40 and 65% of all newborns suffer from some degree of infant acid reflux, much of which will go undiagnosed and get labeled as colic. Learn more about infant reflux and colic and the connection between the two.
- Symptoms of infant acid reflux in infants
While every baby is different and will exhibit varying degrees of infant acid reflux symptoms there are many common symptoms to watch for. Your baby may exhibit none, one, or many infant acid reflux symptoms such as frequent nursing or refusal to nurse, frequent hiccups, wet sounding burps and spitting up.
- Home remedies for infant acid reflux and colic
Because colic and fussiness are frequently caused by undiagnosed and often silent reflux - meaning the baby refluxes but does not actually spit up - infant acid reflux home remedies are often helpful for soothing colic and fussiness as well as infant acid reflux. Learn about simple lifestyle changes you can make to soothe your distressed babe.
- Alternative treatments for infant acid reflux
While western medicine is fabulous at treating symptoms, more ancient wisdoms believe that by treating the whole person you cure the cause. Explore other alternative treatments including massage, craniosacral or chiropractor adjustments and homeopathic remedies.
- Medications used to treat infant acid reflux
There are many medicines used to treat infant acid reflux, often alone or in combination with other medicines. Learn the difference between classes of common acid reflux medications, dosage guidelines to adjust with growth spurts, medication forms and administering ideas as well as flavoring and compounding options.
- Tests used to diagnose infant acid reflux
Learn about the various tests for infant acid reflux and related problems.
- Colic and infant acid reflux triggers for Shaken Baby Syndrome
The most common triggering events for SBS - crying, vomiting, and refusal to eat - are all regular occurrences with a baby with infant acid reflux.
- Why breastmilk is better for infant acid reflux and colic than formula
Breastfed babies have lower incidences of just about every disease and condition known to man, including colic and infant acid reflux.
- Why breastfeeding is better for infant acid reflux and colic than bottle feeding
Is breastmilk the same from a bottle? Find out why not.
- Dr. Brown's Bottles
Find out which bottles are best for reflux and colic and why.
- How formulas are not all alike
There are many artificial milk formulations available today. Some are dairy or soy-based and some have shortened protein strands, making them easier to digest. Even powder versus premixed liquid forms of the same brand may have different ingredients.
- Best breast or bottle feeding positions for infant acid reflux and colic
You prop your baby up with pillows to get him inclined during feeding but find out why that may not be the ultimate position you can put him in.
- Colic and infant acid reflux comfort ideas
Many simple things will calm the savage beast in your babe. We've shared our big bag of tricks.
- Sleeping positioners and sleeping positions for babies and infants with infant acid reflux
Babies with infant acid reflux are notoriously bad sleepers. Find out what positions are the best for infant acid reflux and which products will help your baby sleep longer.
- Reflux wedges for babies with infant acid reflux
For many babies with infant acid reflux, positioning is critical. Learn about different wedge options that keep your baby on an incline.
- Looking for a sleeping wedge for your baby?
We believe the Tucker Sling to be the safest baby wedge for sleeping there is. Find out how to get this item covered by your insurance.
- Questions about the Tucker Sling?
Our frequently asked questions should answer them.
- Baby products can make your life better or worse
From baby carriers to bouncy chairs - some products are worth their weight in gold and others should be retired. Learn what to watch out for and how to make purchases you won't regret.
- All About Swaddle Blankets
Find out what to look for and what to avoid when purchasing swaddle blankets.
- What to look for in slings and carriers to ease infant acid reflux
Your baby carrier may be the single most important purchase you make. Babies with infant acid reflux and colic demand to be carried continuously but the wrong carrier can aggravate your baby's condition and your back.
- Moby Wrap Vs. Front Baby Carriers
Is a Moby Wrap really better than a Baby Bjorn carrier for a reflux baby?
- Sanity tips for living with infant acid reflux and colic
We've compiled a list of well-deserved tips designed to soothe the weary care-giver. Remember - in order to take care of others you must first take care of yourself.
- Why does my baby spit up so much?
Some answers and simple solutions to help you battle baby spit up.
- A Parent's Guide to Living with Infant Reflux Disease
Need to get back to bed? Download our free ebook on coping with infant acid reflux and colic to read offline.
- My son Max's Story
At first Max seemed normal, albeit very fussy. It wasn't until somewhere during the fourth week that he began to spit-up and his spit-ups continued to worsen in amount and frequency over the next month. We've shared our personal experience in the hopes of helping others.
- Additional resources for infant acid reflux
Links to other reading on infant acid reflux and colic.- Get out of the house!
If you feel so overwhelmed that you can't manage to leave the house then you really need to leave the house. Read why.
- Out and About List
Our short list of items necessary to get you out and about with a reflux baby - something we think is necessary to your mental well being.
- Infant reflux got you down?
Find emotional support and a friendly ear when you need it most. Life with a refluxer is hard - trust us, we know!
- Insurance reimbursement for reflux products
Sound too good to be true? Many of our positioning products are covered. Find out how.
- Infant silent reflux
Find out how to recognize the signs of silent infant reflux and what you can do to soothe your baby.
Related Condition Articles
Home remedies to stop colic and just plain fussiness.
Babies with reflux and colic are notoriously poor sleepers. How to get baby to sleep through the night? We've compiled some tricks and tips as well as baby sleep aids to help you get your baby to sleep and hopefully keep him there all night long.
Breastfeeding Pollywog Articles - Overactive letdown and oversupply
When babies try to keep up with strong flow they tend to swallow air which contributes to general gas, colic and infant acid reflux. Read about the indicators of overactive letdown and oversupply.
- Finish the first breast before switching to the second
Because babies with colic and infant acid reflux are frequently fussy it’s easy for a less experienced mom to assume that Baby is finished with the first breast and ready for the next one. This can contribute to both oversupply and a foremilk/hindmilk imbalance, both of which can aggravate colic and infant acid reflux. Learn how to easily correct these by altering breastfeeding habits.
- Block nursing to improve infant acid reflux
If your baby seems to need to nurse all the time, has frequent watery or green stools, seems excessively gassy or pulls off at the beginning of feeds, has lots of audible gulps as if unable to keep up, or if you seem to leak large amounts of milk between feedings it could be that you have a foremilk/hindmilk imbalance. Read more about how to easily correct a foremilk/hindmilk imbalance by altering breastfeeding habits.
- Making breastmilk even easier to digest to improve reflux and colic
You may be told to switch to formula because something in your breastmilk is bothering your baby. Since breastmilk is recognized by all major health agencies to be the best nutrition for your baby, the optimum solution is finding the offending food(s) and elminating it from your diet.
- Evening fussiness and cluster feeding
It is common and normal for babies to be fussier or cry more during certain times of the day. Read about the pitfalls of offering supplemental formula bottles to cope with this colicky behaviour.
- When should you seek the help of a lactation consultant?
Although breastfeeding usually is an enjoyable experience, a mother can face challenges in breastfeeding, and a lactation consultant can help by giving her the tools she needs to overcome them.
- What to look for in a lactation consultant
Learn how to ensure that the breastfeeding professional you hire has the minimum competencies recognized in the field.
- All about breastfeeding pillows
A breastfeeding pillow that does not position your baby correctly will cause you more harm than good. Learn which features are important so you can make the most informed decision possible.
Dr. Jack Newman Breastfeeding Handouts Dr. Jack Newman is a world renown pediatrician and author of the book The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers. We've chosen several of his articles that are of particular interest to moms who are breastfeeding babies with colic and infant acid reflux.
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