RE: Not AT: Acid Reflux in Newborns?

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So, I'm not saying a little infant can't have Acid Reflux, its just that I

personally would hesitate giving any 'acid reducing' meds. (The acid is

there to kill germs!)

 

 

Penny

 

 

Agreeing with Penny wholeheartedly here. Infants, especially newborns, are

just beginning to develop their internal functioning, and it seems that the

most difficulty is with regard to digestion. Acid reducing medication

sometimes prohibits the body from producing those necessary acids for

digestion altogether, not just reduce it. I'm not familiar with

chiropractic for an infant, but our family has used it at all ages from

about 12 on. Most discomfort with an infant will respond to loving touch

and comfort. Sometimes this is all that is needed, a little gentle tummy

rub, cooing and coddling. After all, they don't know that their emotional

upset makes their pain worse because of the tension they themselves are

creating. If you can help reduce that tension, they can more easily deal

with their adjustments into the world. I'm of the school that we should not

use essential oils on infants under 3 months at all, and preferably even 6

months. Infants need to ease into the world with tiny little changes or

additions to their lives. Keep them mostly snuggly wrapped and still for the

1st month or so. My two cents worth here. And, boning up myself for newest

grandaughter to come into our family in May. :-)

 

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