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It seems like it was yesterday when I brought my 5 lbs. 5 oz. bundle of joy home. It goes to show how fleeting time is, because that bundle of joy is now 3 years old and a bundle of energy that keeps me on my toes. My ever so curious and exuberant explorer is always flitting from one destination to the next. That’s why I have learned to relish in every moment and cherish it, even the most mundane, because children grow up in a blink of an eye!
Nothing is more rewarding than parenthood, yet I’m sure that almost every parent can agree that those first few months can be a challenge. Sleep deprivation and spit-ups are some of the dark side of parenting that hardly anyone cares to discuss, but they come with the territory. They’re inevitable, especially spit-up since most babies (66%) experience it every now and then.
My daughter struggled with spit-up constantly! She showed the classic signs of gastroesophageal reflux, which is also known as uncomplicated reflux (GER). Even the healthiest of infants experience uncomplicated reflux (GER). GER is not to be confused with GERD, a more serious condition that causes multiple complications. It’s mostly due to the fact that their digestive systems are still developing. I tried addressing the ongoing issue by changing my daughter’s formula. She would do okay with some, but it was back to square one in most cases. I discussed it with her pediatrician on a few occasions, but he didn’t seem overly concerned. I even tried giving her gripe water and trying out different brands of baby bottles to help reduce the issue. Alas, the only thing that seemed feasible at that time was to simply ride it out.
A thickened formula like the Enfamil A.R.™ could have been beneficial for my daughter, because it has been clinically proven to cut down spit-up by over 50% in infants with frequent spit-up. It provides the thickening benefit (and balanced nutrition) of adding rice cereal to formula, but without the hassle.
Enfamil A. R. sounds like a great product for any baby with this problem. I never had this problem with my boys when they were little so I was lucky.
My oldest son had Acid Reflux really badly and we tried quite a few things with him. That was almost 15yr ago but there was something very similar back then that we used and it worked.
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I didn’t have this with either of my babies and I’m so thankful. I recall Moms in my Mom’s group having to deal with this. Nice to see their is some help for both baby and Mom.
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My son never had GER or GERD when he was a baby. Thankfully! But I bet moms with babies who have that problem would be glad to know about that formula.
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So lucky that I didn’t experience either GER or GERD on my babies. I think Enfamil is really a good product for babies who have problems like these.
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It’s greatthat there is a formula for that specific condition. My husband had it bad, he took probiotic and stopped drinking coffee,now he doesn’t have it anymore.
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Both GER and GERD are no fun for babies and unfortunately a lot of babies suffer with one or the other!! I am so glad there are things to do to help these babies out!!
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Looks like a great product to have for a newborn baby 🙂 I don’t have any children yet, but I will keep it in mind for when I do.
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My son had gerd so bad as a baby. It got to the point where he was diagnosed failure to thrive.
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My son suffered with Acid reflux as a baby and had to be on medication! It was no fun!
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I love that it cuts down spit-up so significantly. That really is great!
Thankfully, I didn’t have to deal with this with my princess, but a bestie of mine just had twins and her babies have major reflux issues :-/
I know many that had to deal with GERD with their kids, mine only had GER so it was manageable. It’s so rough for both parents and kids to go through.
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My oldest had reflux issues when he was a babe. They didn’t have so many helpful formulas at that time!
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I don’t recall any of my kiddos having GERD or GER when they were babies. This product sounds great for babies that do.
I heard so much about this milk. Lots of moms are loving it. My daughter didn’t have this nor my son. I consider myself lucky.
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I was so lucky and didn’t have to deal with. But I know quite a few mamas who have dealt with this. This sounds like a great product!
I have never had children so I have never had to deal with this. But I hope that product actually does help little ones with this issue.
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My daughter is tends to spit up a lot more in the last few weeks. She’s only 6 weeks old today. It’s good to know there are product out there that I can try if it becomes a huge issue.
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It is no fun having a baby who isn’t feeling well and it really can be really tough on everyone. We had babies with GERD and with a lot of milk sensitivities. It’s so important to find a product that’s right for their little bellies. Thanks for sharing.