No matter how many burps she has, my daughter is still spitting up a lot after some feeds. Pediatrician diagnosed acid reflux and said to keep her upright. It seems to bother her, especially the really big ones. Any tips appreciated.
2006-09-13 22:13:47 · 9 answers · asked by hopebaymama 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
sorry, I meant to mention she is stricty breastfed.
2006-09-13 22:18:30 · update #1
Tell her Pediatrician again, you may need to switch formula's. My friend is currently going through the same thing with her 2 week old.
Just keep switching formula's until you can find one that she can handle. Also, try reducing how much she takes in before you burp her. Maybe cut back a few ounces then burp her, give her a few more, burp her.... you get the drift.
I had the same problem when I was a baby (back in '81 lol) and my mom had to keep switching and keep switching and keep switching. Nothing worked. Finally an old lady told her that she might could switch to goats milk and it'd clear it up.
Sure enough, I was raised from 2 months old until I was off the bottle on goats milk. The only down side (my mom story lol) is when I got hot, I smelled like a goat LOL.
But ask around (I know that's what you're here for lol). Ask other moms you know and keep telling her doctor what's going on.
Just stay ontop of it, it sounds like you're doing a wonderful job as it is. Good luck!
Okay so I just read your additional info. I don't know what to tell you about breast milk. Try what the lady said above, pump the milk then add that.. stuff to it. Or you just may have to switch to formula. I know breast milk is healthier but it's healthir for your baby not to spit up everything she's just eaten.
2006-09-13 22:23:36 · answer #1 · answered by BadWolf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-20 23:15:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both of my breastfed babies had the same problem. There is really no way to stop the spitting up, but your dr. can perscribe some medication (my baby takes zantak) to reduce the acid and make it hurt a little less. Be glad that you aren't using formula b/c the iron will stain all your clothes!
2006-09-14 04:12:50 · answer #3 · answered by kd36 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem...My pediatrician prescribed Ranitidine to help keep the acid down. If its any consolation they do grow out of it as they get older and start moving around. Ask for ranitidine to help keep the acid down
2006-09-14 10:40:56 · answer #4 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that a nipple shield helps while breastfeeding as it slows down the flow of milk!!! Which means she will get full off less milk and not be overful to the point where she has to spit up!!!
2006-09-13 23:44:01 · answer #5 · answered by bec 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is she on meds for acid reflux? make sure she's upright for at least 30 mins. after feeding. make sure you burp her very well. some babies are harder to burp than others.
2006-09-14 02:19:18 · answer #6 · answered by bama g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either way you can you gaviscon which helps to put alining on the babies tummy.
If you are bottle feeding try a thickened formula that is designed for reflux babies
2006-09-13 22:24:45 · answer #7 · answered by silverthorn73 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gripe water can help. I htink its harder to control when breast fed. My neice had the same thing and my sister had to add some stuff to her bottles to reduce the throwing up and it did help. See your child health nurse for more tips
2006-09-13 22:23:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
give more info.
do you breast feed?
bottle?
2006-09-13 22:16:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋