Baby bottles are a very simple container. They feature an outlet easy for infants to extract milk or formula. However, the simplicity of this basic tool doesn’t outweigh its harmful side effects. For example, baby bottles abruptly disrupt breastfeeding, they make babies “lazy” with easy feeding, and clinical studies link baby bottles to obesity and…
Overfeeding your baby is one of the most common leading causes of gas, spit-ups and lethargic behavior. It can cause symptoms similar to GER (gastroesophageal reflux). It may cause your baby to lose weight due to the constant vomiting. Or gain too much because of the extra calories. In other words, overfeeding causes a lot…
What is colic in babies? Colic in babies is defined as the intense crying that may seem more like screaming or an expression of pain, according to Mayo Clinic. While most sources unanimously conclude that the cause is unknown, they all agree that is mostly due to pain or discomfort related to the digestive system.
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) symptoms are incredibly painful for babies. Also known as Acid Reflux, GERD is a condition affecting two-thirds of babies according to the U.S. national statistics. The great news is that GERD statistics are much lower in breastfed babies.
Your baby has GER, How can you tell? Ask your pediatrician!. Paying attention to the symptoms can help you verbalize the problem to your doctor. GER (Gastroesophageal reflux) symptoms may vary greatly depending on the type and degree. The long-term recurrence of GER is called GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease). GERD includes irritation to the internal organs….
There are many unexpected reasons your baby can be admitted to the NICU. According to this article on parenting magazine, 10% to 15% of babies enter the NICU each year. While the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)’s primary function is for emergencies, severe conditions, and premature babies, some admissions are highly preventable. For example excessive…
Upright feeding position for babies with Reflux is one of the best-kept secrets to a happy, comfortable baby. According to healthline, “A horizontal position makes it easier for the stomach contents to reflux into the esophagus”. The undeveloped digestive system is the reason why all babies are prone to experience acid reflux symptoms. Furthermore, a pilot clinical study concluded that babies…
Has your baby been swallowing air? Yes, it is just one of those things that is unavoidable! Babies swallow air all the time, under various circumstances. It could happen while they are crying, laughing, breathing through their mouth, swallowing saliva, sucking on a pacifier, etc. Air swallowing becomes a problem when it happens before and…
“These are the moments that really matter. After almost ten years of simply thinking: How can I help my baby stop his pain? and asking myself an obvious question: ‘If the air inside the bottle gives my baby gas, then the lack of air should prevent this” and taking an idea, impossible to many, right…
I was advised by my pediatrician to supplement breastfeeding with bottles of formula as my son was dehydrated due to my low milk supply, however, I never got any tips to prevent gas and colic. The minute I introduced baby bottles (with formula or breastmilk), he turned into a bag of gas every time I…
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