Infant reflux

[Reyers]

Hi mummies,
Have u got a reflux baby? My gal is 4 mth plus
n doctor diagnose her of having reflux. Any tips
to prevent her from vomiting like a merlion?
Seeing her vomit so badly really worry me.
Hope mummies here can give me some advice.

 

[blackpiggy]

my son used to have reflux very often when he was younger. these are the advice given to us by PD and other mommies i find quite helpful:
1. try not to carry her or jiggle her about after feed, let her stay put if possible.
2. don't agitate or over-excite her i.e cry or laugh. let her relax or stay calm after feed
3. must burp after feed, but don't over-burp, i usually do not more than 10mins.. or after son burps.

 

[Reyers]

my son used to have reflux very often when he was younger. these are the advice given to us by pediatrician and other mommies i find quite helpful:
1. try not to carry her or jiggle her about after feed, let her stay put if possible.
2. dont't agitate or over-excite her i.e cry or laugh. let her relax or stay calm after feed
3. must burp after feed, but dont't over-burp, i usually do not more than 10mins.. or after son burps.

Hi blackpiggy,
Thank u for yur tips, but she always vomit during towards end of e feed..
Have juz try to burp her during half of her feed n continue,hope
it will help. N i always burp her after feed.
I will keep yur tips in mind..thanks a lot.

 

[diymummy]

My son also had reflux when he was younger. Yes, burping him halfway thru a feed definitely helps. My son also had problems burping so I spent more than 10 minutes in between feeds to burp him. We had to use colic drops to help him to burp better. After feeding, let him rest for abt 10-15min before engaging in play.

It usually gets better once they start solids and learn to sit up.