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Should I prop up baby's matress on slight incline?
I noticed that my 2 1/2 month old son occasionally sounds congested in the
morning. We live in the northeast U.S. about 20 miles north of Philadelphia, where the pollen is horrible. I myself have been congested since it is springtime. So my guess would be that it might be the pollen. It's nothing too severe, and we're going to take him to the doctor shortly where we'll ask about this situation. I've also read that one theory regarding colic was that it may be caused by GER (Gastrointestinal Esophageal Reflux), i.e., acid washing back into the throat of the baby. So, my thinking is, place blankets under the mattress so that it's on a slight incline. Has anyone read anything on this? It seems to make sense to me because I'd always been told that if you are congested, do the same thing, or prop yourself up on pillows. |
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Should I prop up baby's matress on slight incline?
"somebody" wrote in message news I noticed that my 2 1/2 month old son occasionally sounds congested in the morning. We live in the northeast U.S. about 20 miles north of Philadelphia, where the pollen is horrible. I myself have been congested since it is springtime. So my guess would be that it might be the pollen. It's nothing too severe, and we're going to take him to the doctor shortly where we'll ask about this situation. I've also read that one theory regarding colic was that it may be caused by GER (Gastrointestinal Esophageal Reflux), i.e., acid washing back into the throat of the baby. So, my thinking is, place blankets under the mattress so that it's on a slight incline. Has anyone read anything on this? It seems to make sense to me because I'd always been told that if you are congested, do the same thing, or prop yourself up on pillows. Reflux does happen in babies. Some babies have a weak muscle at the top of the stomach, and that gives them reflux. It can vary from mild to severe, and may need gaviscon medication. They should grow out of it by about a year. However, I think it's a separate issue from colic. Colic tend to be worst from about 2-4 months ish and is more like trapped wind, and tummy ache. It may help putting the mattress on an incline. it did with one of mine mean that they slept better. Try it, only make sure it's not so much of an incline that the baby slips down the bed. :-) Debbie |
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Should I prop up baby's matress on slight incline?
Prop up the head of the cot, not the mattress. (It's just easier)
-- Pip, in NZ My girls : DD1 Jasmine - 5 weeks early - March 02 - 4lb 12oz 7 now and such a treasure. DD2 Abby - 8 weeks early - Feb 05 - 3lb 14oz 4 now and so grown up "Yes you can drive me insane just by talking to me!" "somebody" wrote in message news I noticed that my 2 1/2 month old son occasionally sounds congested in the morning. We live in the northeast U.S. about 20 miles north of Philadelphia, where the pollen is horrible. I myself have been congested since it is springtime. So my guess would be that it might be the pollen. It's nothing too severe, and we're going to take him to the doctor shortly where we'll ask about this situation. I've also read that one theory regarding colic was that it may be caused by GER (Gastrointestinal Esophageal Reflux), i.e., acid washing back into the throat of the baby. So, my thinking is, place blankets under the mattress so that it's on a slight incline. Has anyone read anything on this? It seems to make sense to me because I'd always been told that if you are congested, do the same thing, or prop yourself up on pillows. |
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Should I prop up baby's matress on slight incline?
"somebody" wrote in message news I noticed that my 2 1/2 month old son occasionally sounds congested in the morning. We live in the northeast U.S. about 20 miles north of Philadelphia, where the pollen is horrible. Hi neighbor. What township? The pollen isn't that bad, IMO. |
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