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How To Treat Acid Reflux In An Infant?
hi i have a 15wk old baby whos been suffering from acid reflux since birth hes on gavicson infant powders and he hasnt been doing the falling hand movements since hes been on this, but i have notice him being chesty after his feed and hes been really crying 2/3 times a day and nothing carms him do u think this is todo with his reflux and what do u suggest i do when this crying accures thanks
Tue, 29 Aug 2017
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Excessive crying in young infants may be due to infantile colic. Things which help in this condition are rocking, sushing and giving carminative mixture. If you are bottle feeding see if the nipple is appropriate for his age. Give him feed slowly with head supported slightly upward.
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