Baby Acid Reflux: Top Ten Things to Know

Parents, caregivers, nannies...this is for you. What would you add?

1. Take a Deep Breath: You're not alone. Nearly half of all babies have some form of reflux. You can tackle this!
2. Schedule Your Sleep: Chances are your baby will not find rest and comfort easily. This means you'll have to work extra hard to take care of yourself. Find a friend to help you consistently have the chance to sleep, whether several hours overnight or naps during the day. 
3. Get Confidence in Your Doc: You need to establish a good and confident relationship with your doctor. All doctors may be different, but you need to the find the one that's right for you and knows you and your baby. When in doubt, search a new one out.
4. Watch Their Weight: It will be the major measuring stick to the spit up severity - no matter how much you think is staying in, what will matter is if the baby is gaining weight and thriving.
5. Think Vertical: To keep the spit up down, you'll find benefits to keeping your baby upright using a variety of methods. Take advantage of this time to bond with baby as you hold them close!
6. Talk it Out: Talk to other moms, past and present, and you'll soon find many others in your situation. It may be only revealed if you start the conversation, so don't hold your feelings in. 
7. Tricks of The Trade: Everyone has their own tricks and the Internet is full of advice from other moms and caregivers. Try, try, try to see what works for your and your baby.
8. Tools of the Trade: There's also a whole market of products developed just for these types of conditions. If budget permits, you may want to test out a product or two.
9. Medicate or Wait? At some point, either sooner or later, the question of medication will come up. The more you are educated and in-tune with your baby (and highly confident in your doctor - see #3) you'll be prepared to stand behind your choice.
10. This Spit Shall Pass: Some sources say babies can spit up well into their second year, and it still could be normal. If it doesn't seem to subside, you and your doctor will move to find the cause and set a new course for your child. 

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