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Infant Reflux Products
I will probably never know if
my son's problems for the first 2 months of his life were just his temperament,
or something else that bugs me to this day. He spit up a lot, and in the back of
my mind I thought it might not be right. But the pediatrician dismissed it, so I never
gave it much thought until I was able to get a good night sleep and think
clearly! By then, the problem had waned so it seemed all was well.
Was it Infant Reflux?
The problem that may have
caused my baby's fussiness could very well have been gastroesophageal reflux
(GER). Being a first time mom, I didn't realize how much a
baby was supposed to spit up. I did suspect that they weren't
supposed to cry THAT much, but we went from day to day just
trying to find a solution to the screams. When his first tooth
popped out at 3 months, we thought maybe he was experiencing
teething pains early on. I also discovered that he was a high
needs baby, so the mystery continues!
Does your baby have reflux?
Helpful Infant
Reflux Products
When I nursed my son I did not have the best positioner, or nursing
pillow, and could never get comfortable. With my daughter we used a My Brest
Friend pillow which worked great, except for one thing- I constantly found
myself putting my knee under the side my daughter's head was on so that her
body was more at a slant, with her head elevated. It just looked more
comfortable! When I came across the Pollywog nursing positioner, I wondered if
this would have saved my nursing relationship with my son. It is specifically
designed for babies with reflux.
Pollywog Nursing Positioner
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The Pollywog Nursing Positioner is height
adjustable for proper mouth-nipple alignment and supports baby’s weight,
preventing sore wrists and backs. It is the only nursing pillow that puts Baby
in the natural nursing position, helping new moms to nurse easier. It’s unique
upright position is better for baby’s digestion, reducing gas, spit-ups, Colic
and Reflux, and it supports Baby’s spine in the correct position. A removable,
washable outer cover with water resistant inner cover means there is no need to
wash the entire pillow. The Pollywog nursing positioner fits most glider rockers,
and grows with
Baby, accommodating toddlers as well. $39.95 (Covered under diagnostic code 530.81;
E1399 by most insurance companies)
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Changing Station Incliner
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Another wonderful product is a changing station
incliner.
I can't tell you how many times I went through the
dilemma of when to change my son. If I changed him
before I fed him, I knew he would "go" after feeding.
And I didn't want him to sit in a soiled diaper! But if
I changed him after I fed him, he was sure to spit up. I
would wait long periods (or so I thought...) but he
would still spit up almost EVERY time I laid him down to
change him. With the inclined changing pad, you don't
have to worry!
- Easily fits under most changing pads
- White vinyl covering with non-skid surface on top and bottom
- Measures 27.5" x 16" with an 18 degree angle
$34.00
(Covered under diagnostic code 530.81;
E1399 by most insurance companies)
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 The Amby baby hammock,
or motion bed, is a great solution for babies who have reflux, colic, or
just general fussiness. Since it simulates the cozy womb, you can feel
comfortable placing your baby in a hammock rather than a cold, flat mattress.
In regards to reflux, the baby's head is elevated in a
natural position, preventing breast milk or formula from
getting back up so easily. Learn more about the Amby hammock by clicking
the picture to the left!
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