Acid Reflux in Infants = Yuck!It is awful when you experience acid reflux in infants. I think you know what I am talking about-baby puke, spit up, barf, vomit, or yucky stuff- as my daycare kids call it! This happens when the contents of the little guy’s stomach come back up, and many times all over you, the baby, and anyone else in the way.It is a really common problem and usually happens shortly after you feed the baby, but be warned! Infant acid reflux can strike anytime… could get you when they cry, are playing, coughing, sitting in an infant seat relaxing, or if the baby is straining. Some people believe that baby acid reflux is only in sickly infants, but most babies who have it are otherwise healthy. There are many things to consider with the
Child Health System in your daycare. What can you and the parent’s do with this health issue??? If you can’t wait till the baby is around 12-18 months (when it typically goes away on its own) you can try these things to reduce acid reflux: Try changing how you feed the baby:
Sometimes the baby may need to be seen by a physician for medication or other treatment. Please share your experience or expertise about Child Health.
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