My baby suffers from gastroesophageal reflux, He has been on medication prescribed by his pediatrician since the second month of life, because every time the milk rose to his mouth, he would writhe and cry for the burning caused by frequent regurgitation.
Not all babies need to be medicated, there are some that just by implementing the following measures greatly improve the annoying symptoms caused by this condition.
I still put them into practice to help my little one alleviate the acidity when he "returns" the milk.
Manage food in small quantities: Excessive feeding of the baby worsens vomiting, as it is more likely to occur with a completely full stomach. Decrease your child's diet and feed him every two and a half hours, which is the time in which the stomach empties.
Avoid pressure on your child's stomach: Avoid squeezing diapers as this puts more pressure on the stomach. Do not let other people play roughly with your child after each meal. Burp the baby: Burp the baby 2 or 3 times during each meal. I am often more than 15 minutes taking out the gases to Arturo, many times the food comes up with belching. Don't let him use the pacifier for so long. By constantly sucking you can get air in your stomach.
Keep your child upright after feeding: After feeding it, try to keep it upright for 30 minutes in your arms, using a baby carrier or in a hammock.
Lay the baby in an appropriate position: Most babies who have reflux problems can and should sleep on their backs. This is the recommended position to avoid the risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). It is recommended to raise the head of the cradle about 45 degrees. If your child is drowning or if he has trouble breathing, call his pediatrician.
Blocking acidity or liquid antacids: If the baby is having a serious problem or heartburn, they may need some medication prescribed by their pediatrician.
If the baby does not improve with these recommendations, does not gain weight normally, has blood in the vomit or it causes drowning or coughing it is necessary to see a doctor immediately.
