What do you do to help LO relieve gas/reflux?

N&G 5_26_07

DD started Zantac for reflux this week, and I think it is helping. Yet, I can still see she is sometimes uncomfortable and seems like she is hurting.

What tricks do you use to try to help?

 

 

 

 

C/P from 0-3

JWSchwarz

LibraryChica:

DD is on Zantac too. Also, we elevate her mattress so she is sleeping on a slant, burp her every ounce or so, feed her mostly upright and keep her upright for a while feeding, generally about 30 minutes. This all has helped make a happier baby.   

 

We do all of the above. Plus:

-if he's in a cradled position he seems to be happier (like the position he's in while in the swing or car seat).  

-We pedal his legs like a bicycle while he's on his back or pull his legs up (like you do when changing a diaper) it seems to help him get rid of some gas. 

- Give him Little Tummy's (simethicone). You can also give them Mylanta occasionally (Maalox is the same thing). Our pedi said 1/4 tsp is a safe dose. We do this if the reflux is really bad. 

- Yesterday I bought a baby sling (Baby K'taan (sp?) - its just like a Moby wrap) and I put him in it after I feed him. This keeps him upright for the 30+ minutes but I am now free to walk around with him and do other things. He also falls fast asleep while he's in it and I can get him out and put him in his pack n play without him waking up. This morning I was able to make an omelet right after I fed him!  I plan on vacuuming with him in it later today:) If you can't tell I'm excited, this thing is the best invention for reflux/colicky babies that has ever existed. 

 Hopefully our babies grow out of this soon!