{"id":48950,"date":"2023-10-05T21:00:54","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T18:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/?p=48950"},"modified":"2023-11-28T23:12:38","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T20:12:38","slug":"reflux-in-babies-nutritional-recommendations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/reflux-in-babies-nutritional-recommendations\/","title":{"rendered":"Reflux in Babies: Nutritional Recommendations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this blog post, we&#8217;re here to lend a helping hand with some friendly nutritional advice tailored to infants dealing with reflux. We understand that taking care of a little one with reflux can be quite a puzzle, but worry not! We&#8217;re excited to share some practical tips and dietary insights that can bring ease and comfort to your baby&#8217;s mealtimes. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s examine this issue which directly affects your baby\u2019s quality of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/reflux-in-babies-nutritional-recommendations\/#What_is_Reflux_in_Babies\" title=\"What is Reflux in Babies?\">What is Reflux in Babies?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/reflux-in-babies-nutritional-recommendations\/#What_are_the_Symptoms_of_Reflux_in_Babies\" title=\"What are the Symptoms of Reflux in Babies?\">What are the Symptoms of Reflux in Babies?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/reflux-in-babies-nutritional-recommendations\/#Changes_in_Babys_Nutrition_Key_Points_for_Breastfeeding\" title=\"Changes in Baby\u2019s Nutrition &amp; Key Points for Breastfeeding\">Changes in Baby\u2019s Nutrition &amp; Key Points for Breastfeeding<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/reflux-in-babies-nutritional-recommendations\/#How_to_Breastfeed_Effectively\" title=\"How to Breastfeed Effectively\u00a0\">How to Breastfeed Effectively\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/reflux-in-babies-nutritional-recommendations\/#What_to_Eat_While_Breastfeeding\" title=\"What to Eat While Breastfeeding\">What to Eat While Breastfeeding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/reflux-in-babies-nutritional-recommendations\/#What_to_Consider_When_Introducing_Solid_Foods\" title=\"What to Consider When Introducing Solid Foods\">What to Consider When Introducing Solid Foods<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Reflux_in_Babies\"><\/span><b>What is Reflux in Babies?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reflux in babies is bringing milk or formula up through the oesophagus, which is also known as oesophagal reflux. In other words, disruptions in the valves located at the points where nutrients pass through the digestive system cause reflux.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infant reflux is seen in about 60% of the babies that are between 0-6 months old. This issue may continue until about age 1 with a decrease in symptoms and seems to disappear by itself. Even though reflux goes away on its own, the process negatively affects the baby.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Symptoms_of_Reflux_in_Babies\"><\/span><b>What are the Symptoms of Reflux in Babies?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently vomiting (especially after feeding)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spurting out the food<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uneasiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Difficulty swallowing<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recurring Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recurring Respiratory Tract Infections<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changes_in_Babys_Nutrition_Key_Points_for_Breastfeeding\"><\/span><b>Changes in Baby\u2019s Nutrition &amp; Key Points for Breastfeeding<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A balanced and proper diet is crucial for the baby to relax and decrease the reflux problems. Feeding your baby more than their stomach capacity is going to lead to high pressures in the stomach, which stimulate reflux. Therefore, you should be feeding the baby less but more often. When you feel your baby is full or they quit feeding on their own, you can stop breastfeeding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the same time, hyperlactation can lead to reflux by causing your baby to swallow air and be overfed. In the cases of hyperlactation, you can apply different positions like leaning back and expressing breast milk, helping for a better breastfeeding period for both you and your baby.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lying the baby back after feeding can lead stomach contents to flow up to the mouth. In order to prevent this, make sure to expel the gas whilst the baby\u2019s in an upright position, then after about 30 minutes you can let them lie down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to that, a lack of effective breastfeeding can be the cause of a reflux attack. If the baby sucks the nipple only, there will be more chances for them to swallow air.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Breastfeed_Effectively\"><\/span><b>How to Breastfeed Effectively\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The baby should open their mouth wide.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both the body and the face should be looking at the mother.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lower lip should be turned outward.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The baby should grasp the brownish area around the nipple (the areola), not the nipple itself.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their chin should be attached to the breast.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"LC20lb MBeuO DKV0Md\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Eat_While_Breastfeeding\"><\/span>What to Eat While Breastfeeding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What nursing mothers eat matters; everything a mother puts into her body is digested into their breastmilk, thus affecting their precious ones. Therefore, nursing mothers should first change their lifestyle to best suit for their baby\u2019s health. They need to maintain a balanced diet and should stay away from food that is problematic for their baby, and most importantly those of that lead to gas problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What the mother eats can be a trigger point for the baby\u2019s reflux and might create uneasiness. Here are some of the nutrients that can increase reflux symptoms;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garlic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeinated beverages like tea and coffee\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acid-containing citrus fruits like orange and mandarin\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Root vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, radishes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatty foods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chocolate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, in some cases, complaints can be reduced when milk and eggs are excluded from the diet.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Consider_When_Introducing_Solid_Foods\"><\/span><b>What to Consider When Introducing Solid Foods<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the babies suffering from reflux, the transition to solid foods should be slowly but surely. You shouldn\u2019t feed your baby big portions as they already have a sensitive digestive system. You can have a look at some feeding and weaning stuff here <a href=\"https:\/\/ebebek.co.uk\/collections\/feeding-weaning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ebebek.co.uk\/collections\/feeding-weaning<\/a> and choose some o them. They will help you to introduce your baby solid foods!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next thing to look out for in this period is the texture of the food. The more fluid the texture, the more chance for the gastric juice to flow up. That\u2019s why the food should be prepared in more of a solid-state or viscous rather than fluid completely. As acidic foods lead to reflux, also try avoiding acidic fruits and vegetables such as orange, mandarin, kiwi, tomato, and chilli pepper. A less acidic diet might even be better for the baby\u2019s reflux and relax them. Let&#8217;s see those foods:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Pear:<\/strong> <\/span>Pear is a great alternative with its lower acidity levels and fibre-rich structure for babies with reflux<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Oats: <\/strong>Feel free to add oats to soups and purees as consist of beta-glucan and are rich in fibres, making it a suitable addition to their diet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Banana: <\/strong>It will relieve your baby\u2019s stomach with its potassium-rich content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Sweet Potato:<\/strong> <\/span>Boiled sweet potato is another exceptional alternative. Their stomach can easily adapt to the sweet potato in this process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-48969 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nutritional-Recommendations-for-Managing-Reflux-in-Babies.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nutritional-Recommendations-for-Managing-Reflux-in-Babies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nutritional-Recommendations-for-Managing-Reflux-in-Babies-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nutritional-Recommendations-for-Managing-Reflux-in-Babies-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nutritional-Recommendations-for-Managing-Reflux-in-Babies-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, we hope this blog post has provided you with valuable insights and practical nutritional advice to help alleviate the challenges of reflux in babies. Remember that every baby is unique, and finding the right feeding strategies may take time and patience. Consulting with a pediatrician or a healthcare professional for personalized guidance is always a good step to ensure your little one&#8217;s well-being. By implementing these tips and staying attuned to your baby&#8217;s needs, you can create a more comfortable and enjoyable feeding experience for both you and your precious baby!<\/p>\n<p>Wishing you and your baby all the best on this journey!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this blog post, we&#8217;re here to lend a helping hand with some friendly nutritional advice tailored to infants dealing with reflux. 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