“How do you soothe a baby with acid reflux?”

Some important follow-up Qs is how old is the baby and what kind of formula or foods are they eating/drinking? Sometimes this can be resolved with smaller feeds and making sure you keep the baby upright following feeds and burp them appropriately. You can also try Gripe water which is available OTC. Other options are changing the Formula or Acid Reflux Meds if seen by a PCP.

There are several things you can do to try and help the baby. These work better with younger kids as they are still developing. Don’t overfeed and burping the baby often helps. After feeding keep the baby at a minimum of a 45-degree angle with the head up for 45 minutes to help let the food move through the stomach. Pending on how old the baby is and if you’ve already tried the above, switching to a more gentle formula if you are using formula can help. If breastfeeding, watch what you are eating as this affects your milk and can upset babies' tummy more. Lastly, some parents find that gripe water can also be soothing to baby tummies as well. If the reflux is very bad and you’ve tried these options, talk with the baby's doctor as the baby may need medication for a little while it’s grown more. This is very common.

Typically the best thing you can do is keep them upright for at least 30 minutes after each feed and make sure that they are burping successfully. Pacifiers can sometimes help soothe the baby so don't be afraid to use one.

A low dose of antiacid is safe for babies. A pediatrician can provide this for you.