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How Much Sleep Does My Baby Need?
The slight incline of a sleep positioner might help if she has acid reflux, too --- due to acid reflux, many babies need an incline to sleep on their backs, ...
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- Is it possible that she could have reflux? Babies don't have to spit up to acid reflux. My daughter had what they call silent reflux where the acid comes up but doesn'...
- Hi T., This is pretty normal for a baby her age. She is still trying to figure out a routine. If you are consistent with your own nighttime routine (a bath, breastf...
- I was going to respond to this but Melissa said EVERYTHING I would have said so I'll just leave it at that!! Good luck!
Newborn Will Only Sleep in Swing
My 4 week old seems to have a case of acid reflux....very fussy after feedings and while at the breast and will only sleep in a reclined position; ...
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- my daughter used to nap in her swing for 3+ hours. Be careful though. Make sure the baby gets plenty of tummy time to prevent a flattened head.
- My son slept in a swing for months after he had surgery at 2 months of age. The only thing I would caution is make sure she sleeps on different sides of her head so t...
- I have a distrust of giving drugs to an infant so young for something that may pass on it's own, but that is a really personal choice. I am not for suffering endlessl...
Sleep Help Needed for Colicky/reflux/preemie Infant
He also has acid reflux and is on two medications (Zantac and Prevacid) and ... My husband and I have our own business and needed sleep at night and we ...
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- HI H., I feel you on the difficulties with preemies. My twins were born at 28 weeks, and they spent 3 months in the NICU at Banner Desert. I think the thing that hel...
- Hi There, Wa daughter was also colicky and had acid reflux. So I can understand the stress you are under. Unfortunatly my best advice is stop fighting it. Keep wit...
- Have you considered co-sleeping? My husband and I have our own business and needed sleep at night and we found this to be our only solution. It might not be the best...
My 2Monrth Old Deaughter Wont Sleep Alot
Read all 21 responses: "my 2 month old daughter wont sleep like a baby should. she ... If so, this is a BIG red flag that something is wrong (acid reflux, ...
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- My 6mo old twins have reflux. They would cry and wouldn't eat much but they would be hungry. It was awful. We got them on medication around 3 months or so and now they...
- You are a brave woman to be doing this as a single mom. I hope that you have family around that is supportive and helpful! If you don't have your little one of a sched...
- I liked what most moms said: Try a routine (very helpful), try swaddling, try a soothing/vibrating rocker/swing, keep track by writing down what you eat (if you are br...
Acid Reflux
Has anyone else had this much of a problem controlling acid reflux, ... ceral in her bottle just alittle to thinkin it up and had her sleep sitting up for a ...
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- I went through the same thing. I ended up asking for a referral to a gastroenterologist (ST. Joseph's - Dr. Winesette) and she's now on Prilosec (instead of Zantac wh...
- R., My mom saw a report on Doctors giving kids these meds only because they get a kick back on these meds. A newborn does not need acid reflux med. Alot of newborns t...
- My daughter was on the same meds, and they didnt work! Same formula, she did good with it. They put her on Axid. She did great with it! She is almost 10 months old now...
Advice on Getting 5 Mo Old to Sleep Better
We tried nuk, no nuk, letting him soothe himself back to sleep (didn't work), patting his butt, singing, rocking. .... Next question: Acid Reflux ...
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- Hi, Sounds like teething--infant Motrin worked wonders for my son.
- Well since it seems that you have tried everything else, I am going to give you last option. :( Try letting him cry it out. He is old enough. What it sounds like is...
- Hi Christina, I know you had a lot of responses to your request but I just wanted to put out another possibility. I have a 6 month old daughter who's not a good sl...
Newborn with Acid Reflux and Painful Gas
Oct 7, 2009 ... My newborn had horrible acid reflux too and was in a lot of pain ..... I had to sleep with my son on my chest in they recliner for months ...
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- My first born suffered terribly until I had him allergy tested and discovered he's allergic to dairy. Try to talk your ped. into allergy testing - a blood test. I si...
- the most awesome thing that we used was MYLECON drops (that's spelled wrong) there's also a generic form made made by Similison, but it helps so much! I've found ...
- My youngest daughter had excruciating gas and reflux. We tried Prosobee for three days on our own and it cleared right up. Apparently, she was sairy intolerant. It'...
Acid Reflux
My 1 month old was just diagnosed with acid reflux today. .... I wish she was diagnosed sooner as she was clearly in pain while she tried to sleep. ...
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- My 2 month old has reflux and it's horrible seeing him in so much pain. Listening to him scream and not being able to do anything for him is the worst. We started on...
- A month old is a little young to be taking Prevacid if the symptoms are common among all babies. My daughter had colic until she was 5 months old and the doctor presri...
- Hi J. - my daughter was diagnosed with acid reflux at her 2 month check-up. I wish she was diagnosed sooner as she was clearly in pain while she tried to sleep. She di...
Help Get My Son to Sleep!
I need some motherly advice on getting my 4 month old son to sleep on his .... If your baby has reflux, the acid is burning his esophogus when he lies flat. ...
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- I would read Babywise, Healthy Sleep Habits, Healthy Child, and The Baby Whisperer. this worked for me!Make sure during the day your baby is not awake more than 2 hrs...
- I have not had this problem but have friends with the reflux issue in their babies and they had to let the baby sleep in the car seat in his crib for a while to get us...
- Hello J.! Have you tried elevating the top part of his mattress? We do this with our 3-month old because she is having allergies. If she's flat, then the mucous inhi...
Seeking Advice on Alternative Therapies for Reflux Baby
Our 4 month old daughter has severe acid reflux and is very uncomfortable during the day unless she is being held and her sleep is very erratic. ...
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- My pedi (Dr. Bain) stated that I could have done Chiropractic care (had I been going to her she would have recommended it) but I did not know that was an option so we ...
- Before doing the chiroproactic route which is a little more well, not sure how to put it, but just not as gentle.. I would try craniosacral therapy. It's practiced by ...
- N., I am so sorry you are going through this, it's painful for everybody when there's a baby with reflux going on. Our daughter had severe silent reflux and feeding...
