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Go Blue · 08-03-2009, 03:31 PM

Any parents out there have or had babies with colic? If so, what worked for you? I can't quite figure out if my 2 month old son has colic, reflux, or both.

Deadset · 08-03-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Schultzy

Any parents out there have or had babies with colic? If so, what worked for you? I can't quite figure out if my 2 month old son has colic, reflux, or both.

Our 2 month old boy was pretty colic-y for about the first month er so. He just had gas and upset belly. It's tough to tell, but you can try different liquids and see if he feels better. That's eventually what we had to do. Are you using formula?

Edit: I couldn't remember the name, but Skywalker said it, Mylicon. 3 drops every feeding time and he felt better for about the first month.

Skywalker · 08-03-2009, 03:42 PM

No colic with my two children, but we did used MYLICON for the gas discomfort after eating. Hope this helps.

Porkchop Express · 08-03-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Schultzy

Any parents out there have or had babies with colic? If so, what worked for you? I can't quite figure out if my 2 month old son has colic, reflux, or both.

The majority of babies with colic usually have reflux. You might want to go to your son's pediatrician. If it is reflux it's easily treatable with medication. I don't have a baby of my own so I can't help much with diagnosing for you, however as a pharmacist a see a lot of babies being treated for reflux.

lutefisk69 · 08-03-2009, 03:48 PM

She has not been colicy (is that a real word?) but she has at times not been pooping and we thought she was backed up. We gave her Gripe Water which helps treat Colic/Gas/reflux and within 24hrs out the other end came a nice little present and a happier baby.

Skywalker · 08-03-2009, 03:49 PM

Please remember every child is different so the best thing is to bring him to the pediatrician. Better to err on the side of caution.

Elandyll · 08-03-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

No colic with my two children, but we did used MYLICON for the gas discomfort after eating. Hope this helps.

Mylicon and chosing the best formula (when the time comes) = life (night) saver

We were using quite a bit of mylicon, but then we switched to the "sensitive" (orange lid) type formula to supplement breast feeding, and everytghing went much better.

Not saying it solves everything of course, but gaz discomfort for a baby = major cryin' cause in my (recent) experience

Go Blue · 08-03-2009, 04:30 PM

We just stopped breast feeding him. Right now, we are using a Similac soy formula. We tried some gripe water (made by Wellness i think), but it didn't work. Right now we are using colic tabs (by Hylands) that dissolve in his mouth. I was thinking about trying Colic Calm gripe water. Anyone ever use it?

Chordata · 08-03-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Schultzy

We just stopped breast feeding him. Right now, we are using a Similac soy formula. We tried some gripe water (made by Wellness i think), but it didn't work. Right now we are using colic tabs (by Hylands) that dissolve in his mouth. I was thinking about trying Colic Calm gripe water. Anyone ever use it?

I feel your pain! My one-year old had it BAD. In fact, our pediatrician said there's an increasing trend among doctors to equate colic with acid reflux.

Mylicon never worked for us. Changing formula and sleeping positions did. We tried to keep her upright as much as possible after feedings (and always held her upright for at least 30 minutes after feedings). Some parents even let them sleep in their carseat on the floor. We didn't do it often, but it did work.

The biggest thing was formula. I think we use Enfamil, and we switched to I believe the soy formula but it might've been the Enfamil AR. Check this: http://www.enfamil.com/app/iwp/enfam...nfamilARLIPIL2.

It's more expensive, but completely worth it.

Eventually we switched to soy (the AR made her break out in heat rash or something), and still have her on that.

Know that there is light at the end of the tunnel. It will get better once you introduce solids.

Deadset · 08-03-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Schultzy

We just stopped breast feeding him. Right now, we are using a Similac soy formula. We tried some gripe water (made by Wellness i think), but it didn't work. Right now we are using colic tabs (by Hylands) that dissolve in his mouth. I was thinking about trying Colic Calm gripe water. Anyone ever use it?

Just an FYI, our boy wouldn't take the simulac, it just made him upset, so we went with Enfamil GentlEase and our lives are much MUCH better now. That plus the Mylicon worked like a charm.

Go Blue · 08-03-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by O_V_N

I feel your pain! My one-year old had it BAD. In fact, our pediatrician said there's an increasing trend among doctors to equate colic with acid reflux.

Mylicon never worked for us. Changing formula and sleeping positions did. We tried to keep her upright as much as possible after feedings (and always held her upright for at least 30 minutes after feedings). Some parents even let them sleep in their carseat on the floor. We didn't do it often, but it did work.

The biggest thing was formula. I think we use Enfamil, and we switched to I believe the soy formula but it might've been the Enfamil AR. Check this: http://www.enfamil.com/app/iwp/enfam...nfamilARLIPIL2.

It's more expensive, but completely worth it.

Eventually we switched to soy (the AR made her break out in heat rash or something), and still have her on that.

Know that there is light at the end of the tunnel. It will get better once you introduce solids.

His doctor already put him on Prevacid and Zantac for reflux. He seems to spit up a bit less now, but still freaks out uncontrollably from about 6-10pm every night.

Blu-Benny · 08-03-2009, 04:44 PM

my son had a bit of colic, we just grinned and beared it unfortunately.

then over night he was the happiest thing in the world.

hang in there buddy!!

Chordata · 08-03-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Schultzy

His doctor already put him on Prevacid and Zantac for reflux. He seems to spit up a bit less now, but still freaks out uncontrollably from about 6-10pm every night.

We tried all the medicines, too, until we found the one that worked for her.

Incline her bed.

There's also the "miracle blanket" that I forgot to mention. http://www.miracleblanket.com. Helped out TREMENDOUSLY, but it was a pain to get rid of when we finally got rid of it. I also think it might have stunted her rolling ability, but she's 11 months and crawling/rolling like a madman.

The formula, inclining, medicine, and miracle blanket did the trick for us.

There was absolutely ZERO "grinning and bearing it" when it came to her bad reflux. People who have slightly colicy babies don't know the hell that Schultzy (and his child) are enduring.

Schultzy, feel free to PM me with specific questions...as long as you aren't a UofM fan.

Go Blue · 08-03-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by O_V_N

We tried all the medicines, too, until we found the one that worked for her.

Incline her bed.

There's also the "miracle blanket" that I forgot to mention. http://www.miracleblanket.com. Helped out TREMENDOUSLY, but it was a pain to get rid of when we finally got rid of it. I also think it might have stunted her rolling ability, but she's 11 months and crawling/rolling like a madman.

The formula, inclining, medicine, and miracle blanket did the trick for us.

There was absolutely ZERO "grinning and bearing it" when it came to her bad reflux. People who have slightly colicy babies don't know the hell that Schultzy (and his child) are enduring.

Schultzy, feel free to PM me with specific questions...as long as you aren't a UofM fan.

I have never seen that blanket, but I will try anything. How thick/heavy is it? Since we live in AZ, it is painfully hot right now, so I don't want to bake him.

I am not a Wolverine fan...I am a fanatic!!!

Go Blue · 08-03-2009, 04:55 PM

Also, we have been putting him in his car seat to sleep. I wonder if we should just incline the mattress with a wedge.

Deadset · 08-03-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Schultzy

I wonder if we should just incline the mattress with a wedge.

That's what we do, a slight incline with a baby wedge.

xneox · 08-03-2009, 05:05 PM

They put 2-month-olds on Prevacid & Zantac? Jesus...we love drugs in this country, don't we?

Some kids are just terrible sleepers. I know...I have one. Sure, he's had the occasional gas bubble...when my wife would eat something that didn't agree with him (was 100% breastfed until solids)...and for that, Mylicon worked...but he's never slept through the night, and he's pushing 17 months old. It happens.

Grumpz · 08-03-2009, 05:09 PM

My wife nursed both our children for 6 months at least. Niether had colic issues.

Our tight group of friends all have 2 girls and no boys. When I add in cousins around the same age, there's 11 girls and 1 boy. I don't think gender has anything to do with it, however the only child with colic was the boy. He was also the only one on formula.

I've heard in the past that nursing really reduces the chances of colic, however I've got no idea if there's scietific merit.

Anyways, nursing seems to have helped our small research group!

Chordata · 08-03-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Schultzy

I have never seen that blanket, but I will try anything. How thick/heavy is it? Since we live in AZ, it is painfully hot right now, so I don't want to bake him.

I am not a Wolverine fan...I am a fanatic!!!

1) Not heavy at all. We live in Central Florida, so it's hot here, too. Was never an issue.

2) Go Spartans! (Parents are MSU grads)

Blu-Benny · 08-03-2009, 05:14 PM

my wife nursed my son till his 1st tooth came in.

was just wasn't happy every.

we spent i don't know how many nights on the couch w/him.

family members wouldn't hold him b/c he'd only calm down for us.

then things got better, all kids are different.

hopefully you find something that works for ya schultzy!!! we never did!!!

08-03-2009, 03:31 PM	#1
Go Blue Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:160 Trading Score:7	Colic/reflux babies? Any parents out there have or had babies with colic? If so, what worked for you? I can't quite figure out if my 2 month old son has colic, reflux, or both.

08-03-2009, 03:42 PM	#3
Skywalker Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Baton Rouge, LA. Blu-ray collection:23	No colic with my two children, but we did used MYLICON for the gas discomfort after eating. Hope this helps.

08-03-2009, 03:48 PM	#5
lutefisk69 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Westminster, MD Blu-ray collection:427 DVD collection:1	She has not been colicy (is that a real word?) but she has at times not been pooping and we thought she was backed up. We gave her Gripe Water which helps treat Colic/Gas/reflux and within 24hrs out the other end came a nice little present and a happier baby.

08-03-2009, 03:49 PM	#6
Skywalker Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Baton Rouge, LA. Blu-ray collection:23	Please remember every child is different so the best thing is to bring him to the pediatrician. Better to err on the side of caution.

08-03-2009, 04:30 PM	#8
Go Blue Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:160 Trading Score:7	We just stopped breast feeding him. Right now, we are using a Similac soy formula. We tried some gripe water (made by Wellness i think), but it didn't work. Right now we are using colic tabs (by Hylands) that dissolve in his mouth. I was thinking about trying Colic Calm gripe water. Anyone ever use it?

08-03-2009, 04:44 PM	#12
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	my son had a bit of colic, we just grinned and beared it unfortunately. then over night he was the happiest thing in the world. hang in there buddy!!

08-03-2009, 04:55 PM	#15
Go Blue Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:160 Trading Score:7	Also, we have been putting him in his car seat to sleep. I wonder if we should just incline the mattress with a wedge.

08-03-2009, 05:05 PM	#17
xneox Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Hartford, CT	They put 2-month-olds on Prevacid & Zantac? Jesus...we love drugs in this country, don't we? Some kids are just terrible sleepers. I know...I have one. Sure, he's had the occasional gas bubble...when my wife would eat something that didn't agree with him (was 100% breastfed until solids)...and for that, Mylicon worked...but he's never slept through the night, and he's pushing 17 months old. It happens.

08-03-2009, 05:09 PM	#18
Grumpz Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Winnipeg, MB Blu-ray collection:22	My wife nursed both our children for 6 months at least. Niether had colic issues. Our tight group of friends all have 2 girls and no boys. When I add in cousins around the same age, there's 11 girls and 1 boy. I don't think gender has anything to do with it, however the only child with colic was the boy. He was also the only one on formula. I've heard in the past that nursing really reduces the chances of colic, however I've got no idea if there's scietific merit. Anyways, nursing seems to have helped our small research group!

08-03-2009, 05:14 PM	#20
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	my wife nursed my son till his 1st tooth came in. was just wasn't happy every. we spent i don't know how many nights on the couch w/him. family members wouldn't hold him b/c he'd only calm down for us. then things got better, all kids are different. hopefully you find something that works for ya schultzy!!! we never did!!!

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