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My daughter has reflux and they changed her milk to enfamil AR she is still spitting up what can I do?
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my niece had reflux as an infant and they put her on medication. talk to her doctor again.
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My cousin had reflux really bad – it took five different formulas before the doctor recommended goats milk -after that he was fine
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i had the same problem with my son. and then he would throw up (not spitting) at every feeding etc. i never found a “cure” but maybe you will have better luck. i breastfed my son for 3 months and he threw up somewhat and with various formulas, every feeding, every day, etc. i actually regret giving it up. so maybe if you can still do that it is worth a try. they say a mother’s milk is catered towards the baby. so maybe the milk will have what he needs.
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SHe may be allergic to the milk based formula.. i’d try Prosobee..Soy based formula. My son was allergic and spit up the milk based left and right!
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My baby had reflux for first 6 months right after she had my breast milk. She stopped throwing up after I stopped drinking the milk. If you are using formula then why not try with soy based formula instead of milk based one? Because it might be allergic reaction for dairy food. But ask your pediatrician first.
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my daughter was the same way after her formula was changed about 5 times the doctor finanlly put her on soy milk (formula) and it stopped and she started eating better quit spitting up. I would try soy and see it that helps. But your the parent you do whatg you think is best
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my youngest son done that i changed him milk so many times i couldn’t even count. but i did find a formula that did work. it is called Simalac Alimintum. it is for the colic and acid reflux and for babies that cant digest their milk and for spitting up. try that for 48 hours and is the baby stops then that should be what he need to be on.
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ask the doctor if it is possible that she has eosinophilic esophagitis. reflux can be a symptom.
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Many babies have spitting up problems that don’t require treatment. Referred to as “happy spitters,” their symptoms usually disappear after six to eight months. For some infants, however, their symptoms are a sign of something more serious, and they need medical attention. Your doctor should be consulted in either case, especially if you have any concerns, and he/she will be able to you if it’s normal spitting up, or a chronic problem that needs medical treatment. It is also important to consult your doctor before making an changes in feeding, positions, etc.
Hold infants upright
Keep infants upright during feedings, and for at least 30 minutes after feedings. This will decrease the amount of gastric reflux.
Laying infant down while awake
If you lay the infant down after feeding, place the baby on his/her stomach (prone position) on an incline of at least 30 degrees.
This can reduce regurgitation. But only place the infant in this position if he/she is awake. Laying on the stomach is not recommended during sleep for infants from birth to 12 months because of the link between this position and sudden infant death syndrome. Based on guidelines set forth by the American Academy of Pediatrics, positioning the infant on his/her back (supine position) during sleep is generally recommended. In infants with GERD, the risk of SIDS generally outweighs the potential benefits of prone sleeping. Prone positioning during sleep is only considered in unusual cases where the risk of death from complications of GER outweighs the potential increased risk of SIDS. It is very important to discuss this with the infant’s doctor before undertaking any changes in sleeping positions.
Nighttime
As noted above, position the infant on his/her back, and elevate the head of the bed 30 degrees. Gravity will help keep stomach contents where they belong.
Smaller, more frequent feedings
Feedings every two to three hours when the infant is awake will reduce the occurrence of gastric reflux. Overfeeding can increase abdominal pressure, which can lead to gastric reflux.
Thickened feeding.
This can reduce the amount an infant will regurgitate. Start with one teaspoon of rice cereal to each ounce of formula. If the baby is breast-feed, try pumping and then adding rice cereal to the breast milk.
Diet modifications for mothers who breast-feed
Certain foods, such as caffeine, chocolate, and garlic, can promote reflux, so if you breast-feed your infant, you should consider cutting these foods out of your diet.
Burping the infant.
Burping the infant several times during the feeding will help minimize gastric pressure, and the reflux it can cause. Waiting to burp the infant after he/she has a full stomach can increase the chances of regurgitation.
Loose clothing.
Avoid tight elastic around the waist, and keep diapers loose.
Avoid certain beverages
Don’t give your infant caffeinated beverages, orange juice or other citrus juices.
Positioning in infant seats and car seats
The way the infant is positioned in the car seat can cause regurgitation to increase. If the infant slouches over, it causes abdominal compression, increasing the risk of reflux. Using simple supports to keep the infant upright will prevent this.
If none of these treatments work, there are a number of medications that often help. Keep in contact with your doctor as you make any of these lifestyle changes. Your doctor will advice you as to the next steps to take.
I hope to have been some help to you. take care! Enjoy that beautiful baby!!!
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