His parents have tried everything. All different kinds of formula even soy formula. They even went to a gastroenterologist for children.
2006-09-29 08:21:24 · 9 answers · asked by shiner 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Reflux is usually caused by the valve or muscle at the upper end of the stomach being immature and allowing feedings to come back up. With age this muscle will mature and the reflux will improve.
Continue breast feeding: Reflux is milder in babies that breast feed.
Feed Smaller Amounts: Reflux is always worse with overfeeding. It is better to feed your infant small amounts more frequently than giving a large amount and overfilling the stomach.
Frequent Burping: You should try to burp your child frequently during each feeding.
Thicken Feedings: add 1-2 teaspoons of Rice cereal to each ounce of formula to thicken it up. Stop if you don't notice any improvement in 3-5 days.
Positioning: Avoid seated or upright positions and vigorous activities after feedings. Also avoid putting pressure on their abdomen after meals.
I used Enfamil AR (added rice) which is thicker than most formulas. Seem to help. Mine cried 14-18 hours. Good news he out grew it.
2006-09-29 08:26:33 · answer #1 · answered by Me C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing to try is change the formula. If the problem continues try to have smaller amounts given more often because many times babies will over eat and their stomachs will distend. If it is forceful then consider pyloric stenosis (rare at his age though and more typical around 4 weeks. The child could also have a mild obstruction or be constipated. Ask your doctor about reflux, causes and such. Maybe the child has a hiatal hernia which may require surgery.
2006-09-29 09:00:17 · answer #2 · answered by soccerpeeps 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be the type of formula being used. Maybe a more gentle one will help. A friend of mine's niece went through the same thing with her little girl. She did this for about 6 months, but I'm not sure what they did, as I lost contact. I hope it gets resolved soon!
2006-09-29 08:28:11 · answer #3 · answered by rylansmom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure if there is one where you live, But in UK we have the National Childbirth trust and you can get donor breast milk. Have you tried donor breast milk? Otherwise I would seek further medical advice. A consultant Paediatrician would be my choice
2006-09-29 08:39:26 · answer #4 · answered by sarkyastic31 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may be drinking too fast . Burp him more frequently after short intervals while feeding ; and be sure no-one is absent-mindedly rocking the baby when or after he feeds .
2006-09-29 08:30:16 · answer #5 · answered by missmayzie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son had the same problem tell his parents to speak to the doctor about a formula called nutramagin
2006-09-29 08:29:19 · answer #6 · answered by Only I know 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try giving him some Chamomile tea after he drinks 1/2 his bottle.
2006-09-29 08:29:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what did the dr said??
wasn't it reflux?or probably is lactose intolerant..
2006-09-29 08:30:55 · answer #8 · answered by My 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him to his pediatrician
2006-09-29 08:29:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋