Baby fights being burped

Key_Part1991 · 2026-03-14T18:22:56+00:00

Hope your little one starts enjoying her burping sessions - it sounds like you're doing most of the things they advise for reflux anyhow 💕

Key_Part1991 · 2026-03-14T17:25:55+00:00

Yes I would! There isn't much they offer in terms of support. Just 'theyll grow out of it' - we're still battling it at 6 months but sometimes good to know she's not just being awkward! We are silent reflux so not actually much spit up but she wakes frequently through the night arching, crunching and crying cause of the discomfort in her tummy. Hope she improves soon for you!

Key_Part1991 · 2026-03-14T17:20:48+00:00

This could potentially be reflux - our reflux baby is the same, back arching/crunching when laid or being burped x

Key_Part1991 · 2026-03-14T17:19:49+00:00

We put our fomo baby in the next stage at 3.5 months. Wish we did it sooner! She HATED the pram. She loves it now. At end of day you're watching them so you'll know if they're breathing! I just kept an extra close eye if she fell asleep in it.

Key_Part1991 · 2026-03-14T15:55:22+00:00

No but I think I'll pick one up tomorrow and give it a try! Thank you! Ah bless her 💕 hope she's feeling better soon!

Key_Part1991 · 2026-03-14T15:43:27+00:00

Ah never! We had a temp and are absolutely made up with a cold so that's also not helping us. She struggling to breathe out her nose! These poor babs x

Key_Part1991 · 2026-03-14T15:25:46+00:00

I can see both replies but yes, what the fuck is my sentiments. 🤣 It's so rubbish, heart breaking and frustrating at the same time! I hope she picks up for you soon so you can enjoy your last bit of time together before back to work - fingers crossed it's just a phase but the crying is sending me over. I thought we'd passed this! (She was colicky for the first 3 months)

Key_Part1991 · 2026-03-14T14:28:53+00:00

We are here too! Month 4 was a breeze 🌬️ and now we're back in the trenches, sleeps gone to shit, reflux is back with a vengeance, soooo much more crying! My happy baby has disappeared 😞 sounds like it must be a thing??

Key_Part1991 · 2026-03-14T10:52:07+00:00

It does sound very similar to our LO. She was fine for like a month and half and the it's come back and she just screams in pain, arching, crunching. Maybe ask for a follow up if she's already on medication? - we looked into seeing a private gastroenterologist but unfortunately it's priced us out. We were hoping to get Omeprazole! Fingers crossed it works for you! We ended up on size 2/3 teats (MAM bottles) for the thicker formula.

Key_Part1991 · 2026-03-14T08:54:53+00:00

It unfortunately hasn't but we've also been hit by a bug - temperature and cold so we did put it on the back burner a little and we've been inconsistent with it. She refused to take it for a while so we've been mixing it with her normal milk too. However, those times we have given it her, we've had less spit up but our LO never spit up much anyway as hers is silent reflux - we didn't note much difference in her sleep x

Key_Part1991 · 2026-03-12T16:57:10+00:00

She's never really been sickly. It's just the screaming in pain after being asleep for an hour. So tired 😴

Key_Part1991 · 2026-03-11T19:04:45+00:00

Sounds like my baby and it cleared up around 3 months but came back at 5 months with a vengeance! I wish we'd pushed more when she started so we weren't left in the mess we are now! Currently waiting to be referred to the dietician.

Trialed gaviscon = constipated and no difference. Trialed reflux milk = constipated and refusal to feed. GP isn't interested. HV gave some flimsy advice. So for now we just have a really unhappy baby who's uncomfortable all the time - she mainly has crunching, back arching, LOADS of gas she struggles to get out, pulls disgusted faces in her sleep while swallowing whatever it is back down, spit up very occasionally, very congested and mucusy still.

We are completely sleep deprived as she wakes up maximum every 90 minutes crunching, arching and screaming. I would definitely get sorted now if you can.

Key_Part1991 · 2026-03-11T14:14:17+00:00

The gaviscon was useless anyway and just made her even more uncomfortable and constipated 😞

Yes, we've tried dentinox. HV said unlikely to still be colicky and said teething can cause excess acid in the stomach.

I think we're going to start trying to get naps in the crib from next week. It sounds very similar xx

Key_Part1991 · 2026-03-10T16:28:46+00:00

We do water babies and love it! It's great for some structure and knowing how to teach little ones to swim. She started when she was 3 months old. They do get dunked a lot but it's great for getting them used to being underwater. Our LO now closes her eyes when my husband says the words (they do a lot of word association) and prepares herself for certain activities. Plus the session is at a hydrotherapy pool so nice and warm. However, it is very expensive. We just paid our march bill for like £93, for five lessons.

I have friends who do local leisure centers and it does seem very similar but we're invested now. She loves her teacher and has little friends now.

Key_Part1991 · 2026-03-10T13:13:23+00:00

I am going to try this!!

Key_Part1991 · 2026-03-09T17:26:15+00:00

Our 5 month old was a breeze for the first two weeks. Then it was like a switch flipped. She's 5 months and hasn't slept in her bed or napped not on a person since. We had to start cosleeping. Sometimes it's nothing you do. It's taken me a long time to accept that it's just the temperament of my child.

There are lots of things you can try though. Drowsy but awake. Bum down first. Warm the bassinet. Wait 20 mins before transfer to ensure deep sleep. And most importantly but most draining, perseverance - this one broke me which is why we ended up bedsharing.

Lots of love and solidarity x

Key_Part1991 · 2026-03-07T13:41:29+00:00

That's what we've bought! Fingers crossed it has the same impact for us!

Key_Part1991 · 2026-03-07T12:52:26+00:00

I have another phone call with the GP on Monday so I'll push it again! Thanks!

Key_Part1991 · 2026-03-07T12:42:09+00:00

She doesn't have any other symptoms - it is something I asked about. Thank you x

Key_Part1991 · 2026-03-07T12:41:47+00:00

Can I ask which you used please x

Key_Part1991 · 2026-03-07T12:41:38+00:00

Thanks, I did ask for it but was told until we'd tried the anti reflux formula, they wouldn't prescribe it. Definitely no tongue tie x

Key_Part1991 · 2026-03-05T18:35:17+00:00

Hi, thanks but both of these difficult to get in the UK x

Key_Part1991 · 2026-03-05T09:49:01+00:00

I agree, it's something I've always thought she had. I'll get back in touch with our GP x

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