If you performed some of these remedies and noticed that your child’s condition is not improving, bring them to the doctor. When spitting up food already interferes with feeding and sleeping, your baby might be experiencing gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, the more severe and longer-lasting form of reflux.
Key Takeaways
Can babies outgrow acid reflux? According to experts, it’s common for babies to spit up their food in the first three months of their life. However, most cases resolve once they reach 12 to 14 months.
Consider keeping them upright for at least 30 minutes after mealtimes and burping them in between and after feedings. Not overfeeding them also helps.
If acid reflux interferes with your baby’s feeding and sleeping, and if they have other symptoms, such as not gaining weight, it’s best to bring them to the doctor to get checked.
Learn more about a Baby’s First Year here.
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