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minavb -> RE: Refluks (GER) (21.1.2011 9:16:29)
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Evo jos malo
Does your baby have reflux? Try papaya!
On introducing solid foods to a baby with reflux, many parents find that some fruits and juices - particularly oranges, apples, rhubarb and bananas - can make the pain worse.
Tomatoes and tomato juice are also commonly responsible for flare-ups.
Pears are the least acidic fruit and may be the best fruit to try first.
Pear baby food recipes, guidelines and tips
OTHER FOODS WHICH MAY WORSEN REFLUX SYMPTOMS
Foods that cause a lot of burping can aggravate the pain of reflux. For this reason, it''''s a good idea to avoid...
onion
garlic
cucumber
Brussel sprouts
cabbage
cauliflower
corn
The following foods (which may not all be suitable for very young babies) are also notorious for triggering reflux flare ups:
pineapple
whole milk, flavoured milk or foods prepared with whole milk
high fat foods, including fatty meat and chicken skin
bacon
sausages
creamy soups
creamed vegetables
carbonated drinks
It is very important that you follow the four day rule when introducing solid foods to a baby with reflux, so that you are able to quickly identify which foods trigger a flare-up in your baby.
Doctors usually recommend introducing foods with a fairly thick consistency, as it is felt that these "stay down" better and provide your baby with more calories. But parents of some babies with severe oral aversion (unwillingness to eat) find that they have more success with thinly pureed foods. It seems that the key is to experiment a little, under your doctor''''s supervision, to see what works best for your child and to ensure that the food you give is smooth. Gagging on lumps often worsens reflux.
To cre_ate a suitable texture for YOUR baby, check out our tips on how to thicken or thin baby food purees.
Introducing solid foods to a baby with reflux - Tips for successful feeding
Try giving your baby small meals on a frequent basis, rather than a few "main" meals.
Avoid feeding your baby in the last hour or two before bedtime, to minimise night-time discomfort and waking.
Prop your baby''''s bed to an angle of around 30 degrees. The easiest way to do this is to securely place the legs of the bed on blocks. Alternatively, raise the mattress itself - special wedges are available for this purpose. The mattress should always be flat - if it is bent, it can cause your baby to "bend" in the middle, worsening the problem.
Keep your baby upright for at least 20 mins after feeding - try holding him against your shoulder, or place him on a raised bed.
Don''''t put your baby in an infant seat after feeding - this causes slouching, which can worsen reflux.
Bathe your baby or change his nappy/diaper BEFORE feeding, or at least 2 hours afterwards.
When changing his nappy, prop your baby''''s head on a pillow. Don''''t fasten his nappy too tightly around his abdomen and avoid tight clothing.
Door bouncers, baby walkers and other equipment designed to keep baby upright before he can stand tend to press on the abdomen and are best avoided if your baby has reflux.
Consider using infant massage, which aids digestion and can ease the symptoms of infant reflux.
Think about offering your baby a pacifier/dummy. This encourages sucking, which increases the amount of saliva your baby produces. The alkaline properties of saliva can neutralize the acid coming up, reducing your baby''''s discomfort
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