Natural Infant Reflux Remedies?
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Our pediatrician prescribed Zantac for 2 month old, .8ml every 12 hours. Seems to help
if you have a unatural infant,you need to get that checked out first!
Gripe Water.
TIPS: Prop up the head of the bed with blankets or other. Keeping his head above his chest while asleep will help calm nighttime reflux. ALSO do NOT bend him over unless you desperately have to, bending over will cause acid reflux almost EVERY time! When he's sitting, sit him in a straight up, and do NOT recline him in anything back so far that his head is level or beneath his chest.
Things that promote acid reflux can include but are not limited to: smoke in the room and caffeinated beverages.
HERBS & OTHER THINGS THAT HELP WITH ACID REFLUX:
BEFORE giving your baby anything, ask his pediatrician which of the below items you can use, and in what dosages. If your pediatrician is of no help, call a local Homeopathic Doctor and ask him or her.
Apple Cider Vinegar is a traditional remedy that is used to help stimulate digestion. Recent studies have shown that acetic acid helps to stop gastric acid from leaving the stomach and this may assist with the breaking down of food in the stomach. Acetic acid can also increase the number of abdominal contractions in some people, which are needed to move food through the digestive tracts of the body.
Aloe Vera Juice Extract Whole
In one Japanese study, 17 of 18 patients who took Aloe Vera juice found some relief for their peptic ulcers. However, none of the participants was given a placebo, so comparisons of its effectiveness could not be made. Other clinical trials in Japan indicate that certain compounds in Aloe Vera reduce the secretion of stomach juices and the formation of lesions.
Ginger Root is widely used as a digestive aid for mild stomach upset
Bladderwrack Alginic acid is thought to form a kind of protective seal at the top of the stomach, reducing reflux. The seaweed bladderwrack is high in alginic acid.
Fennel seed can be bought at local health food stores in bags, you add them to a homemade milkshake and vuala ... it reduces tummy acid! If you dislike the taste of licorice, try adding flavored ice cream and extract to the shake to cover up the licorice taste.
Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis) is used to relieve inflammation and pain in the mucous membranes that are there in gastritis. Its leaves and particularly its roots are rich in mucilage, which obtains a gelatinous quality when wet, and this helps to protect the irritated mucous membranes in the mouth, throat and gastrointestinal tract.
Turmeric Root Turmeric is good for a variety of digestive disorders. Curcumin, for example, one of the active ingredients in turmeric, induces the flow of bile, which helps break down fats.
my friend had major problems with her daughter and used slippery elm, its a natural product and comes in powder form, health food shops sell it and its safe to use, overuse may make the poos a little softer.
Grind up a 1/4 of a tums...it will keep the gas down...or find another DR...my son had reflux and was not losing weight but was in discomfort so my Dr gave him Ranitidine.
YOU NEED A NEW DOCTOR! IF YOUR BABY IS IN PAIN HE NEEDS THE MEDICATION!
Now take into consideration I HATE MEDICATION. I don't take it myself, I don't want my babies taking it.
But my son has silent reflux and also is gaining fine, as most silent refluxers do (7lb15oz at birth 11lb 13oz at 6 weeks) I knew he had reflux before we left the hosptial (in 24 hours) but he was 6 weeks before I took him to the doctor to get medication, bcause I tried elimanating things from my diet (I'm breastfeeding) 1st, having him upright during and for 30 minutes following a feeding, ect it all helped, but not enough.
So at 6 weeks I took him to the doc and got him on Zantac. It has helped SOOOOOO much. He's a lot happier baby now!
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Hope your little one is feeling better soon!
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