My baby has been dealing with air bubbles lately and last night was the worst of them all. He was up…
My baby has been dealing with air bubbles lately and last night was the worst of them all. He was up from about 1130pm till 4am this morning. He only slept 20mins in between that time. So much crying and I was so hopeless. When we feed him, he tends to stop and open his mouth a little and just with his pacifier he takes in a lot of air. His bottles have the one drop nipple. We even tried the collic thing that goes inside the bottles. I laid him on his tummy, rubbed his tummy, patted him consistently. He burps everytime after feedings and we wait about 15mins it so before we lay him down. He sleeps on his back most of the time, he naps on his belly throughout the day for the most part. He spit up about 4 times. He will try to stuff himself or drink way to fast. I literally had to call my mom for help. I didn’t know what else to do.
Any helpful advice? Anyone else go through this? What helped you?
Heather·
I had to use the MAM anti colic bottles because they are vented on the bottom to keep the air out and I highly suggest you get some gripe water
Heather··
@sorrynotsorry, it’s hard I get it. My youngest had severe reflux and we had to do a lot of the same things. I love the avent bottles but they didn’t help her at all.
Michelle··
I will try those bottles and will continue to pace. Thank you for your help!
Heather··
@sorrynotsorry, I hope it works for you!
Heather·
Oh and if he’s over eating pace feed. Give a little bit and burp him, then give some more and burp again.
Cams ·
Sounds like reflux. They eat that much because it soothes the pain. But obv their little tummy’s can’t hold that much volume so they throw it up.
Michelle··
I hate it so much. I feel so worthless to him.
*****·
Try feeding him sitting him up some
Dez·
Мама двоих (младенец)
Try gripe water and gas drops. They have helped us a bit. Unfortunately even if its reflux they womt give meds unless baby isnt gaining 😑 trust me I tried hard for my daughter. Try smaller more frequent feeds, burping more often (even every .5 ounce) and keeping them up right for 15-30 min after a feeding.
Also another trick the nurse at the hopsital taught me (works great especailly when they r gassy) warm up a blanket in the dryer (or microwave) and wrap them in it. It warmth soothes their belly and its comfortable for them.