Baby Wraps and Reflux

Reflux, or spitting up, is very common among babies. Many people assume that it is a part of life and eventually babies will outgrow it. While it is true that most babies outgrow it, it is not true that there is nothing parents can do about it.

Many people feel that wearing your baby close to you helps with reflux. Positioning your baby in an upright position in a baby wrap or sling helps relieve your baby of reflux symptoms. Baby wearing provides an excellent way to comfort babies that have symptoms of reflux as well, such as crying for a long amount of time.

Medical professionals agree that keeping babies upright for thirty minutes right after the baby eats helps them not spit up. Using a baby sling or baby wrap helps parents accomplish this. The added bonus with the baby wrap is that parents do not need to compromise their time simply holding the baby, but they can have their hands free to get work done.

A baby sling is calmer for your baby than a baby swing. Baby seats and baby bouncers also do not help with reflux because they add pressure to the stomach. Carrying your baby, on the other hand, keeps baby calm and relaxed while you move about.

Babywearing can accomplish a lot in regards to your baby. When walking around with your baby make sure you do not bounce baby the first half hour after he eats. Bouncing baby can cause acid to build up around baby and cause your baby irritation.

If your baby is suffering from acid reflux wearing your baby in a baby wrap or sling can help baby have better digestion. A wrap also allows for discreet feeding. Giving your baby frequent, small feedings help promote less reflux as well.

Babywearing also helps babies sleep. Reflux often makes babies cranky and sad. Wearing baby in a baby sling can help baby sleep longer and more peacefully.

If your baby has reflux speak to your doctor about solutions. You do not have to deal with constant reflux all day long. There are ways you can help.

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