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WWYD? (baby meds.)

Jennifer43Jennifer43
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C has been an uber fussy baby lately, crying like crazy with nothing I can do to soothe him, but he has some good days and some worse days. I took him to the dr. to make sure nothing was wrong and he perscribed us some reflux meds, even though he didn't see signs of reflux in his throat, just to see if they help. He also hasn't been sleeping well either.

So my question is ... would you just let nature take its course and see if things get better on their own or would you start giving him the medicine for atleast a week to see if it helps the condition?

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Re: WWYD? (baby meds.)

  • Butterflie6381Butterflie6381

    For me, they would be a last resort.  Especially since he didn't show sypmtoms of reflux, I would be extremely reluctant to give the meds.  I'd even try tylenol first. Some ideas: Have you tried mylicon or gripe water yet? Have you ruled out a growth spurt? Is he too warm or cold at night? 

    I think all babies go through something similar at some point. Hope this phase ends shortly for you.  

     

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  • Jennifer43Jennifer43
    This is my thought too. But DH thinks we should give the meds for a week and if he gets better then we will know. I just feel like he is a baby and will grow out of it, but it also kills me seeing him scream bloody murder so if the meds might help, and I am not giving them to him, I would feel bad
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  • jebuelljebuell
    Yeah, I'd look into more natural methods before resorting to meds, especially if the meds are for something he doesn't have.  Could it be a tooth coming in?  Maybe rub something on his gums and see if that helps.  My nephew is going through his restless, crying phase right now because of all his new teeth.
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