Gripe water has helped us a lot. But we also had the same issue and the Dr prescribed Zantac for acid reflux. That plus the gripe water has been really effective for us.
BFP #1 - 07-15-12; Natural MC 07-18-12
BFP #2 - 09-29-12; U/S showed baby stopped growing @ 5wks 4days - 10-30-12; D&C - 10-31-12
BFP #3 - 04-10-13; Third time is a charm... Stick, baby, stick!!!
Same as PP we use Zantac and gas drops. I try to use the gas drops every other feeding starting late afternoon until midnight to prevent gas and it really helps. I use the pedia care brand that's safe for every feeding. My LO loves the cherry flavor, sucks it down!!
We have been struggling with the same thing. I have been using gas drops the past couple nights, but he still gets super fussy. So far the only thing that helps is to let him nurse for a couple hours (on and off) until he eventually passes out. My nipples hate him for it, but they are taking one for the team.
Our baby was doing that and then last night I didn't have a pop.. I always have a ginger ale/root beer or something and didn't last night. He didn't fuss at all. Both those are caffeine free so it isn't that - but I thought maybe it was the sugar? I'm going to try to not drink one tonight and see if he's good again..
If baby is getting gassy between 8-10, give the gas drops much earlier, around 5pm or so...recommended by my mw, gives time to break up the problem bubbles before they start. Worked like a charm for us, hope it does for you guys too!
Re: Gas at night
BFP #1 - 07-15-12; Natural MC 07-18-12
BFP #2 - 09-29-12; U/S showed baby stopped growing @ 5wks 4days - 10-30-12; D&C - 10-31-12
BFP #3 - 04-10-13; Third time is a charm... Stick, baby, stick!!!