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Reflux, Cereal, Constipation, Sleep and Twins...warning: a Little Long!
Asked by M.M. from San Diego
on February 1, 2008
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My 4 1/2 mo old twins were just diagnosed with reflux. The Dr recommended we start them on rice cereal 2/day to help (among other things). It has seemed to help Mica...
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- Ok, well it seems that you have received a lot of info already. I just wanted to ditto the comment from Jackie K. Trying a different reflux med from a peds GI like pre...
- You are right not to let them cry it out--they are not comfortable, in some pain, and leaving them to cryis a really really bad idea. Don't let anyone talk you into t...
- My son had terrible gas and constipation as an infant. He would scream and wake multiple times in the night. The pediatrician told me not to worry, he most likely had...
Help! Screaming Baby! What to Eat When Nursing?
Asked by K.S. from Norfolk
on October 6, 2008
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I'm dyin' here!
My six-week-old is on Zantac for reflux, but she still cries...and cries and cries. For up to an hour and a half (usually right after I feed her.) ...
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- My daughter was colicly and had reflux as an infant. Our doctor told us not to lay her flat int he crib but to have it raised slightly. You can do this several ways:...
- Chamomile tea was the only thing that worked for my newborn. It naturally soothes the tummy and helps them be calm to sleep better. ~L.
- Hello, If you pump breast mils and give it to your baby in a bottle try adding 1-2 teaspoons of Karo syrup. This helped my baby with stomach problems. Good Luck!
Gerd
Asked by C.J. from Los Angeles
on October 11, 2008
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Ever since our 9month old was four weeks old she had TERRIBLE colic. She was diagnosed with a severe case of acid reflux. She's been on Zantac, Reglan, Maalox, and now...
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- Have you had her looked at for an umbilical hernia? My good friend had the same experience with her son and kept being told it was just colic and then GERD, and eventu...
- My son had horrible gas pains since he was just a few weeks old. We changed his formula to Nutramigen, and had better luck. He also had bad excema, and the doctor wo...
- Hi there. I just recently read about GERD and everything i read is exactly what our 4 month old has been going thru since birth. Would you mind sharing some of your ...
Help with 4 Month Old Feeding Issues
Asked by L.B. from Kansas City
on August 30, 2009
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Hey mamas! I need some major help here. I have a four month old baby that, not be mean, has been a MAJOR challenge since she was born. I have a 2 year old also so i...
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- Hello L., I watched a program on babies with this same issue. Go to your doctor and if he/ she doesn't try to help resolve your babies issue go to another one. It s...
- I suggest a low iron formula. Some infants are more sensitive to iron than others. Research "symptoms of iron overdose in infants." Of course your child NEEDS iro...
- Hi L., I know this is kind of late but I just read your request and the other responses. I remember when my oldest son was so colicky and it was terrible! I agree...
Colicy Baby
Asked by J.E. from Salt Lake City
on June 11, 2009
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My nephew is about 3 months and he is constantly crying. The Doc says it's colic. We have tried everything out there on the market to help him to no avail. Does any...
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- I see that you've gotten a lot of advice. Here's what jumped out at me: that you guys have already tried everything on the market to help him. I'd 2nd the suggestio...
- Sounds like acid reflux to me, too. However, even without his reflux treated, the techniques in the video "The Happiest Baby on the Block" by Dr. Harvey Karp helped o...
- Have them try a little yogart or multi-dopholis. It is supposed to help.
Reflux
Asked by E.D. from New Orleans
on April 30, 2007
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My 7 week old has really bad reflux, she's on 1.5 mil. of zantac 3xday & Nutramigen. Very fussy, worse than colic for hours at a time, 2-3 times a day. I just upped he...
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- oh, i'm sorry! my little girl (now 21/2) had it and threw up all the time and it came out her nose. we gave her maalox or mylanta, and it seemed to help a little, and...
- Try one of those wedge pillows you get from Babies R Us that will put the baby at a lean. My nephew had this problem and the pillow was a life saver for his parents!
- My son has has reflux since he can home from the hospital and was finally diagnosed at 9 months. They gave him zantac to begin with and it did very little. What they d...
Milk Allergy, Acid Reflux or WHAT???
Asked by J.L. from Charlotte
on January 21, 2009
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I daughter is 6 1/2 weeks old and is having issues with feeding.
Symptoms:
Spitting up - a lot now that on Nutramigen, before it was occasional.
Diarrhea - for a ...
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- Hi J., These sound like a variety of symptons. I was doing a little research for you, but hard to pinpoint. Look at this site. http://www.parents.com/baby/health/...
- J., I would take your child to Dr. Freeman (a GI doctor at UNC) and ask if perhaps your son had EGID (Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disease). Tell her that someone...
- Hi J., I am so sorry for your frustration. I have been there myself. My son was breastfed until he was 4 mos old, and honestly, the symptoms were WORSE when breastfed...
2 Week-old Baby with Reflux
Asked by E.F. from Baton Rouge
on July 9, 2008
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My 2 week-old daughter has gastroesophageal reflux (GER) which causes her to regurgitate a lot and makes her extremely uncomfortable. I am writing for some advice on ...
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- Oh, I hope the Prevacid helps!! I hate it when you know that they are miserable and you are doing everything you can for them! (And it sounds like you are doing any ...
- First of all, do not worry about giving your daughter "prescription drugs." These medications simply reduce a small amount of the acid production in the body and are ...
- Please take your daughter to a chiropractor who works with children and babies. The signs you described are those of a spinal misalignment. This can happen during the ...
Possibly Colicky! Help!
Asked by K.G. from Pocatello
on January 1, 2009
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I have a 2 1/2 week old son, and he has been a really good baby so far. He is an angel all morning and afternoon, and even sleeps pretty well at night. However, the pa...
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- It could be a food allergy - to something you are eating in the morning - that wouldn't be passed into breast milk until later in the day. My 2nd son was allergic ...
- Hang in there. Plan on him acting that way. Have dinner ready, use paper plates, etc. Have your other boy in his pjs already etc. Half way through the evening (the ...
- My oldest son was colicky really bad. My mother in law is big into natural remedies and gave me a baby hot water bottle to put against his stomach when feeding him. It...
Tired and Really Frustrated with Hubby
Asked by A.F. from Fayetteville
on May 29, 2010
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I am so tired and on some heavy pain meds. I haven't taken them in a few days as you all know I have my 2 month old son to look after. Well tonight my hip and back are...
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- Hey girl, Chapter #6 of your book, As I always say take a deep breath, I am wondering if he is the type of man that you can talk too? If so tell him (A) person can ...
- I am so sorry that you have to deal w/ 2 children (yes I say two because your husband is acting like a child). If you wanted to be a single parent and do all the duti...
- It's the chronic pain that is definitley adding to your overall exhaustion and feeling like you are doing everything, because you are. Your husband is being selfish a...
