Infant Reflux Causes And What To Look For
Friday, May 9th, 2008 by www Subscribe To My Feed
Acid reflux is usually thought of as an adults only disease but youngsters are also prone to it. Its not as uncommon as you may think and its known as infant reflux. I’ve listed a few symptoms to look out for as well as other information about the condition below.
Just the same as adults, infant reflux is the result of food not being digested properly and the stomach acid rising up into the esophagus. If you suspect your baby has a case of infant reflux you will want to monitor him/her carefully. There are several causes of the problem and you will want to mention it to your babies doctor or health visitor who will suggest certain medications that are available. You might also want to try some of these tips as well to help ease your babies condition.
Be sure to position your baby in a way that will allow him to breast feed or eat from a bottle without having to lie down. This can alter the digestion process, and cause your baby to choke or spit up. You should also make sure that you are not feeding your baby too much at one time, since this could cause infant reflux to flare up as well. This makes it harder for your little one to digest the formula or breast milk, and could cause him to have trouble sleeping.
After you have fed your baby, don’t put her to bed right away. Also, don’t rock baby right after feeding; this makes it easier for the stomach acid to end up in the esophagus. If you put your infant to sleep right away, there is not time for the nutrients in the breast milk or formula to turn into energy into the baby’s system, and this could make for a very irritable little one, especially during the wee hours of the morning. Babies tend to fall asleep while they are feeding, so if you notice that your little one is dozing off, gently wake him so that you can finish feeding. Be sure to burp your infant after feeding as well, in order to get rid of any air pockets in the stomach that could cause discomfort later.
Even as your baby grows, you should still pay special attention to what your little one is eating. Even though infant reflux tends to subside in infants after about 12 months. Whole fruits and vegetables, and minimal fried and processed foods will help your baby to be free of infant reflux, and you could adopt some healthy habits as well, as you strive the maintain the comfort of your baby. Good luck!
Although cases of acid reflux in children is not as common as infant reflux, it pays to plan ahead!
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