Newborn babies need to be burped several times during each feeding session. The general rule is to burp a brand new baby every ¼ ounce, and as they get older reduce it to every ½ ounce, then every whole ounce, etc., until they are able to burp on their own. New babies need to be ...
Burp cloths and new babies are two things that should not be separated. From birth until around six months old your baby will spit up. Sometimes a baby spits up with a burp. Other times a baby spits up when they need to burp and have not. Babies also spit up when they are too ...
As many experienced parents are aware, an excessive build up of gas in babies can cause discomfort, pain, sleep disturbances, and extreme fussiness. While many medications and methods exist for treating the symptoms of gas in infants, most parents feel it necessary to treat the underlying cause rather than merely the symptoms. When it comes ...
The intake of complex carbohydrates is essential to maintaining a healthy diet. Such carbohydrates are found in many different healthy foods, such as beans, legumes, whole wheat grains, fruits, and vegetables. Yet, the truth of the matter is that the majority of people suffer, to one degree or another, from a condition known as Complex ...
Until you have a baby, you do not know that there is a right way and a wrong way to burp a baby. If your method works, then use it. If your method is not working you might want to continue reading for the right and wrong way to burp babies. If you just had ...
What is GER? Also known as indigestion or heartburn, GER (Gastroesophageal Reflux) is a condition characterized by acidic stomach contents regurgitating back into the esophagus. It can be quite painful, and difficult for parents to distinguish from other conditions, such as colic. It is more bothersome for some babies than others, but the effect is ...
Are you the parent of a new baby? Babies are fun, but, as we all know, they sometimes get tummy aches. This can range from a simple case of gas clear up to the dreaded colic. They say prevention is the best medicine and this situation is no exception. It is important to pay close ...