Best acid reflux medicine for babies

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If your newborn is vomiting, refusing to eat, or struggling to swallow, they may be suffering from acid reflux or GERD, which are actually very common conditions among newborns under 18 months of age.

However, there are things you can do to help your newborn in the meantime, such as burping them more and adapting the way you bottle feed or breastfeed them, since this could help relieve or prevent their acid reflux. For example, you could increase the frequency of your baby's feedings, but reduce how much you give them at each feeding, so there is less pressure on the muscle that keeps food from refluxing.

If you notice your baby is not gaining weight or is vomiting green or yellow, take them to the pediatrician. For more tips from our Medical co-author, including how to use natural remedies to treat your newborn's acid reflux, scroll down.

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