My newborn seems to have reflux, its like adult acid reflux, anyone know what i can give him to help it?

Question

The doctor said just dont lay him down immediately after he eats for like 45 minutes, but this doesn't seem to be working and im scared he is in pain.

Answer 1

When my children were infants, I used my parents old folks remedies, but, this may seem unorthordox, but it worked. I took off the baby bottle cap and add just a pinch of baking soda to the nipple with a few drops of milk and had her drink it from the cap and was very careful she didn't get any air. Afterwards, I put her up on my shoulders and gently pat and rubbed her back. This releived the acid reflux and also gas.
Me, my children all survived as infants off general things we kept in our kitchen cabinets long before zantac and other medicines became available. But then again, this is a different world we're in now and we have become dependent upon doctors for everything.
My advice to you is, only you know your child and if something isn't working first time around, then by all means get a second opinion.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

My daughter also had acid reflux. She was never put on any medications for it and they didn't change her formula. They told me to make sure that she was in an upright position when feeding and not to let her lie flat until 45 minutes - hour after she ate. This didn't always work, sometimes it would be almost 2 hours later and she would still have milk come out her nose. I started giving her rice cereal in her bottle at night when she was 2 1/2 months old. I would do just a small amount, and started at every other night to let her tummy get used to digesting it. The cereal seemed to help some. I started her on solids at 4 months which is also when she started sitting on her own. By 4 1/2 months, all symptoms were gone. I think the thicker foods helped cure the problem along with her being older and more developed. If you are having problems with her sleeping at night in her crib, you are not alone! I tried everything to get my daughter to sleep in her crib...I even purchased 2 wedges and used them together to keep her elevated, but it wasn't enough. I didn't realize that the reason why she didn't want to be in her crib was because it was uncomfortable for her. Once I figured it out, I just let her sleep in her swing every night (it was off, not moving). She started sleeping through the night at 4 weeks. I was worried that she would never sleep in her crib, but at 4 1/2 months when she showed no more symptoms of reflux, I tried her crib again and she took to it just fine. She slept all night the first time I put her in it and has been there since! Anyways, sorry that I rambled on, but hope this helps! Good luck, I know it is scary, but it will get better as she gets older.

Answer 4

Please don't try to medicate your newborn baby by yourself. That could be very dangerous (even more dangerous than the reflux). My daughter (now 10 months old) has pretty bad reflux, digestion issues, and also a rare lung disease. In the beginning, we could not make her grow no matter what. It all just kept coming back up, and the calories she did keep in, she burned up by breathing the way she did. At 6 weeks old, she was around 6 pounds despite being more than that at birth. At her lowest, she was 4&1/2 pounds. One thing that really helped her was the pre-digested baby formula Alimentum (it worked for her even better than breast milk). It is really nasty stuff, smells horrible, and also costs a FORTUNE!!! But it really helped. At 3 months old, they finally started Zantac liquid, and at 7 months, that was changed to Prevacid. Another thing that really helped is inclining the bed or as your doctor said holding her upright after eating. Surgery is also an option if it is very severe, but that is really a last resort sort of thing. My daughter still has the reflux, evident by numerous puddles of baby spit here and there (she crawls, so reflux for us is really a nasty little problem), but it has gotten a lot better, and she is now a normal weight. If I were you, I'd start by trying a new formula. But please don't medicate your baby until the doctor thinks he is ready. Good luck!

Answer 5

Your newborn may have Infant Reflux. You should see your doctor for a diagnosis. I found this website on the internet that details all about the ailment, including what it is, how it's treated, and stuff like that. That site is listed below.

Answer 6

Let the doctor know that it isn't working. I've known some infants that had to sleep sitting up or at least propped up in their carriers in order to help with reflux. If it keeps up, your doctor should prescribe some liquid zantac or something. Don't give any medication to your baby, but if the doctor doesn't prescribe something even if the problem continues, get a second opinion.

Answer 7

Reflux in infants is usually associated with overfeeding/overeating. It can cause a permanent reflux problem

Answer 8

Take him to the dr. again, or get a 2nd opinion. My son had it, he was given Zantac (yes, the antacid) to keep his stomach acid down and reduce the amt of esophageal damage. He may also recommend a special super-thick formula to help to keep the milk in his stomach more easily. However, most babies at this age will spit up quite a lot, especially if they are overfeeding, or if they are not burping well. As long as he isn't refusing to nurse, vomiting (ie, forcefully spitting up), or crying a lot, and is still gaining weight, your sweet one is probably fine.

Answer 9

Sure Hi is in Pain, There are Anti-reflux Milks, the serve cold not hot, And you will have to give a medication call Rannissen, and Prepulcyt. (Get in toch whit me).

Answer 10

I have seen this in newborns at the hospital. Take him to his doctor, only he can prescribe what the baby should have/take.