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…
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.
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…
When my doctor said my baby had GERD, my first search was: “treating infant reflux”. I learned three steps that really make a difference, even more than prescription drugs. But first, let’s understand the difference between GER, GERD, and Acid Reflux. So here’s a quick recap of my learning:
“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…
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