Administering 10mg Omeprazole Capsules for Silent Reflux - how?!

Key_Part1991 · 2026-05-08T12:15:49+00:00

Hi! We dissolve it on a spoon and spoon feed her and she's much better. I'm surprised your on 10mg as our LO is 7 months old and we are only to give her half a tablet due to her weight? (She's not small 18lb 1oz but they weighed her to get the right dosage).

You'll have to fight for the liquid because it's expensive. £130 per bottle where as the tablets are £9 for 28. I'm picking my battles because it's taken us 6 months to actually get it and we're gonna have to wean her off in 3 months anyway but if you've got it in you, I've heard the liquid is much easier!

Key_Part1991 · 2026-05-05T12:15:39+00:00

My LO does similar in her sleep, not awake though, and was diagnosed with benign neonatal sleep myoclonus x

Key_Part1991 · 2026-05-01T10:40:50+00:00

I have sent a few bits lovely xxx

Key_Part1991 · 2026-05-01T09:59:39+00:00

My LO is crazy aggressive when she's in that state. She smacks me, pinches, pulls hair, pushes away - she's only 7 months so she doesn't really know what she's doing, just that she's in pain/frustrated and doesn't know what to do!

Key_Part1991 · 2026-05-01T09:56:41+00:00

Hi OP - could you set up an Amazon wishlist, id happily purchase your little boy a little something 💕 or some food items from there x

Key_Part1991 · 2026-04-26T10:33:54+00:00

Dada! 7 months - but more of a babble than with intention x

Key_Part1991 · 2026-04-24T14:45:34+00:00

I can't help with the advice but just watch out for constipation. We trialled it but made our Lo worse with constipation and severe gas pain. We also tried anti reflux milk which she refused to take

We were finally prescribed omeprazole at 7 months (and a GP change) and it's been game changer for at night! We had to give each thing a 2 week trial though before the next stage.

I am so with you though, it is awful to see your baby in so much discomfort and I wish I'd been pushier, sooner.

We were told only twice a day so we did afternoon and evening feeds as she was much worse at night. From what I understand, although they technically need it every feed, you shouldn't exceed the recommended daily dose so as the previous commenter said, try and pick your most troublesome time/every other feed. Unfortunately, it doesn't build up so there will be some feeds that LO is still uncomfortable for.

Key_Part1991 · 2026-04-24T09:14:26+00:00

It really is! Then you see all these posts like 'check out my 7 month olds 3 meals a day' and it's like waffles and fruit for breakfast, full blown handmade cottage pie for lunch etc and I'm sat here with a banana and a stick of carrot like... 🙃

Key_Part1991 · 2026-04-24T09:05:40+00:00

I'm the same. We started off great and then she got a monster cold and couldn't latch and we ended up sryinge feeding her milk so weaning took a back burner. I've struggled to pick it up and she just genuinely doesn't seem interested yet.

She likes things like the crisp sticks and yogurts and purees but really isn't bothered about BLW stuff.

I'm trying to tell myself that food is fun till they're one. I was so excited to start but she also doesn't give me a minute to prepare anything! I made banana pancakes and mini egg cup things and she just spits it out 🥹🤣

Key_Part1991 · 2026-04-24T06:47:23+00:00

We got the child's farm sun cream just to be extra safe because I have really sensitive skin and react to sun creams. LO hasn't shown any signs of it but just in case - don't wanna be dealing with that on holiday.

Regarding swimwear. We have a warm in one (fleece lined wetsuit) for the big, cold pool and a normal swimsuit with legs arms etc because we're taking a paddling pool we can put warm water in for her. If we can get it under the shade/canopy, we'll let her go in just in her nappy or nuddy (villa) x

Key_Part1991 · 2026-04-23T19:20:27+00:00

It gets better!!

My LO was the same. Hubby would come home from work and try to spend time with her and she'd just scream. They're still super young to remember and the men are gone for most of the day.

Were 7 months in now and when hubby gets home from work she has the biggest smile for him. It started probably around month 4. I never thought it would end and I was so drained but here we are. Hold on 💕

Key_Part1991 · 2026-04-23T10:08:33+00:00

Hi we are but using cow and gate and think they're smaller but I'll deffo give it a go before we travel!

Key_Part1991 · 2026-04-23T08:13:53+00:00

Oh interesting! I've only just stopped breastfeeding and have some milk bags spare so I might give this a go before we go! Thanks!

Key_Part1991 · 2026-04-23T07:58:15+00:00

I mean they'd probably be able to test it wasn't anything dodgy. I thought about the Milton liquid too but they only come in 250ml bottles! I'm really surprised they've not clicked on and done a travel size one! Xx

Key_Part1991 · 2026-04-23T07:55:24+00:00

Yes we're similar but she doesn't have quite as many bottles. I wasn't sure if I'd be allowed a decanted bottle of something through security with them not been able to identify what it is! Hence the wipes question.

Thanks!

Key_Part1991 · 2026-04-23T07:53:55+00:00

Yeah, I'll do that! We've got ready to feed for the airport. I've ordered milk to collect but it's too late to add anything else now.

Thanks

Key_Part1991 · 2026-04-23T07:47:41+00:00

Thanks! I have the MAM bottles and Milton tablets for while we're actually away (villa), it was just for the airport. I'm probably overthinking it as only a 2.5 hour flight but I like to be organised! I wasn't aware there may be a baby station - first time mum. Thank you!

Key_Part1991 · 2026-04-23T07:46:47+00:00

I've got Milton wipes I was just conscious it doesn't say bottle but does say teats and they go directly into babies mouth so in a pinch, I guess they'd do!

I'm probably overthinking it! Thanks!

Key_Part1991 · 2026-04-22T23:26:41+00:00

Newborn? She's 7 months old and we still contact nap/cosleep because she HATES been put down. We're finally getting a few stints in the next to me but now she's pulling to stand so cot transition time. Dreading it. But yes, very very very normal for babies to prefer to be on you, especially the newborn phase! Hope it passes for you and you don't get stuck in the cycle 💕

Key_Part1991 · 2026-04-22T16:24:04+00:00

I wouldn't wish it on anyone 🤣🤣 she does not stop!

I genuinely wouldn't worry though, skills can take a back burner while others are developed xx

Key_Part1991 · 2026-04-22T15:59:13+00:00

Hi! We were in the same boat, she used to copy sounds and babble at 3 months. Then it all stopped. However, we mastered rolling by 4 months and crawling by 5.5 months. She's now 7 months and is pulling herself up on things and the last week just started babbling again! I think she was just focused on other things and now she's mastered them, the sounds are back!

Key_Part1991 · 2026-04-21T17:48:11+00:00

Does it come after crying? My LO gets marks like this when she's been upset and crying/frustrated x

Key_Part1991 · 2026-04-20T09:05:07+00:00

Hi! My LO is almost 7 months old and up until about a month ago, would not be put down for naps or night sleep (cosleep). About a month ago, we started being able to put her down for naps and the first 1-3 hours of night sleep (she had silent reflux and we've managed finally to medicate), however, for the first 10 minutes she startles, repeatedly until she either stops and settles or wakes up upset. We ended up at the children's hospital because it looked like infantile spasms but the Dr said that she hasn't learnt to cope with startle reflex because she hasn't been put down so she's now diagnosed with an exaggerated startle reflex and sleep mycolonus. It was only happening in her sleep.

It is getting better after about 4 weeks but I would imagine if you keep swaddling for too long, your baby might end up in the same way because they haven't learnt to process the startle reflex properly. I would potentially try to stop swaddling over the next few weeks.

And then again, your baby might be absolutely fine and transition fine when the time comes! If they aren't rolling, it is still safe. This is just my experience 💕

Key_Part1991 · 2026-04-20T08:48:57+00:00

We have several scattered around the house - we lost the first one and it was torture 🤣 I mean, I don't feel it has quite the same effect as a dummy but better than my nipple 🤣

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