What foods are good for babies with acid reflux?

The best foods to feed a baby with reflux are purees of vegetables, particularly root vegetables like potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, swede, parsnips and sweet potato. You can also feed your baby any non-acidic fruits.

How can I stop my baby’s acid reflux?

To minimize reflux:

Feed your baby in an upright position. Also hold your baby in a sitting position for 30 minutes after feeding, if possible.
Try smaller, more-frequent feedings.
Take time to burp your baby.
Put baby to sleep on his or her back.

What foods to avoid if your baby has reflux?

The foods that can make reflux pain worse for a baby/child are:

Fruit and fruit juice, especially oranges, apples and bananas.
Tomatoes and tomato sauce.
Chocolate.
Tea and coffee.
Spicy Foods.
Fizzy drinks (especially coke)
Fatty foods (i.e. fish and chips!!)

What foods cause acidic poop in babies?

Acidic foods to avoid If your baby had diaper rash, think about cutting these foods out of her diet until her symptoms improve: Citrus fruits and juices. Tomatoes and tomato-based products (this includes foods like spaghetti sauce)

Does cutting out dairy help reflux in babies?

Babies who suffer from dairy intolerance or cow’s milk allergy, experience extremely similar symptoms than those of GERD. Cutting out cow’s milk could decrease some of the severe symptoms that your baby may be experiencing and would relieve the stress of assuming it is GERD.

Can teething cause acidic poop?

It could be that your baby is swallowing excess drool during teething that causes mild stomach irritation. This can trigger diarrhea and since diarrhea is moist and acidic, it can irritate baby’s delicate skin.

How do I know if my baby has reflux or milk allergy?

Babies often spit up bits of food, but vomiting beyond the typical mealtime regurgitation should be examined by a doctor. Reflux symptoms, often accompanied by signs of distress (such as back-arching and restlessness), can be a symptom of cow’s milk allergy.