When your baby has reflux, it can really impact their ability to get a good night’s sleep. As a parent, you want your baby to sleep soundly every night, and when they do, you do. So it’s in everyone’s best interests to find a way to help your baby with reflux sleep better. We’re going to talk today about some little tricks you can try so read on to find out more.
Use Any Prescribed Medication Consistently
If your baby has had medications prescribed for their reflux, make sure that you give this medication regularly and consistently. You should make it part of the daily routine and give the medication at the same time each day. You should also read the label and instructions to make absolutely sure you’re using it correctly.
Don’t Lie Your Baby Down Until 30 Minutes After Eating
Lying your baby down immediately after feeding them can cause a wide range of problems. It’s important to take this into account after feeding time. You should avoid putting your baby on their back after eating and instead keep them sitting upright for at least 30 minutes after, ideally for a little longer than that if possible.
Establish Strong Bedtime Routines
When you put good bedtime routines in place, and make sure that your baby gets to bed at the same time and into the habit of sleeping at certain times, they’re more likely to sleep right through the night. Try to think about how the routines you put in place can be improved and made more consistent if they’re not already.
Stay in Touch with Your Paediatrician
If you’re continuing to have problems and aren’t sure what to do or are feeling concerned, stay in touch with your paediatrician. They’ll be able to give you the support and advice you need when you’re struggling. This support can mean a lot when you’re unsure and worried about any reflux and sleeping problems your baby is going through.
Raise the Head of the Mattress Slightly
Slightly elevating the head of the mattress a little as your baby lies down at night can ease reflux discomfort by keeping down the acid which makes its way into the oesophagus more easily when babies are lying flat on their backs.
The best way to encourage optimal development of your baby’s spine and future postural alignment is to give them plenty of tummy time. The babocush offers a calming and safe place for your baby to lie on their tummy. It is a shaped foam mattress that attaches to almost any bouncer, rocker or baby swing, at an angle that simulates the position of laying against a parent’s chest.
Takeaway
There are lots of ways to help your baby sleep better, but these five ideas offer the best places to start. When you take the time to get these things right, you’ll find that your baby sleeps much more soundly. If you do have any further issues or questions, simply contact your doctor.
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