內容簡介
For generations, doctors have been diagnosing babies withcolic, offering little comfort and few solutions to worried, wearyparents. But recent medical advances made through cutting-edgetechnology now reveal that many if not most cases of colic areactually caused by acid reflux. In this revolutionary book, BryanVartabedian, a noted pediatric gastroenterologist and the father oftwo babies with acid reflux, provides hands-on, practical adviceabout this hidden epidemic–and how to make your own baby happyagain.
? Recognize the seven signs of reflux in infancy.
? Discover the role of milk protein allergy–the other colic.
? Learn what, when, and how to feed an irritable baby and the bestpositions for sleep.
? Recognize the role of formula, breast milk, bottle systems,burping, and pacificers in your baby’s fussiness, andirritability.
? Recognize the seven signs of reflux in infancy.
? Discover the role of milk protein allergy–the other colic.
? Learn what, when, and how to feed an irritable baby and the bestpositions for sleep.
? Recognize the role of formula, breast milk, bottle systems,burping, and pacificers in your baby’s fussiness, andirritability.
For generations, doctors have been diagnosing babies with
colic, offering little comfort and few solutions to worried, weary
parents. But recent medical advances made through cutting-edge
technology now reveal that many if not most cases of colic are
actually caused by acid reflux. In this revolutionary book, Bryan
Vartabedian, a noted pediatric gastroenterologist and the father of
two babies with acid reflux, provides hands-on, practical advice
about this hidden epidemic–and how to make your own baby happy
again.
? Recognize the seven signs of reflux in infancy.
? Discover the role of milk protein allergy–the other colic.
? Learn what, when, and how to feed an irritable baby and the best
positions for sleep.
? Recognize the role of formula, breast milk, bottle systems,
burping, and pacificers in your baby’s fussiness, and
irritability.
? Understand when and why your baby may need testing for
reflux.
Weigh the pros and cons of available treatment options.
Identify when a specialist is needed and where to find one.
Complete with inspiring real-life cases of colic solved, plus tips,
sidebars, and illustrations, this essential guide provides real
answers to a problem that has been upsetting babies–and parents–for
years. Help and hope are at hand!
“This is the book for every parent whose young baby is a ‘bundle of
misery,’ in pain, and hard to feed, and for that baby’s
pediatrician, too.”
–Laura Nathanson, M.D., F.A.A.P., author of The Portable
Pediatrician
“Great news for exhausted parents and for suffering babies! Colic
Solved gets to the root of what is making many babies cry, and
offers powerful, real-world solutions. This is a must-have book for
desperate parents everywhere.”
–Alan Greene, MD, FAAP, author of From First Kicks to First
Steps and founder of DrGreene.com
colic, offering little comfort and few solutions to worried, weary
parents. But recent medical advances made through cutting-edge
technology now reveal that many if not most cases of colic are
actually caused by acid reflux. In this revolutionary book, Bryan
Vartabedian, a noted pediatric gastroenterologist and the father of
two babies with acid reflux, provides hands-on, practical advice
about this hidden epidemic–and how to make your own baby happy
again.
? Recognize the seven signs of reflux in infancy.
? Discover the role of milk protein allergy–the other colic.
? Learn what, when, and how to feed an irritable baby and the best
positions for sleep.
? Recognize the role of formula, breast milk, bottle systems,
burping, and pacificers in your baby’s fussiness, and
irritability.
? Understand when and why your baby may need testing for
reflux.
Weigh the pros and cons of available treatment options.
Identify when a specialist is needed and where to find one.
Complete with inspiring real-life cases of colic solved, plus tips,
sidebars, and illustrations, this essential guide provides real
answers to a problem that has been upsetting babies–and parents–for
years. Help and hope are at hand!
“This is the book for every parent whose young baby is a ‘bundle of
misery,’ in pain, and hard to feed, and for that baby’s
pediatrician, too.”
–Laura Nathanson, M.D., F.A.A.P., author of The Portable
Pediatrician
“Great news for exhausted parents and for suffering babies! Colic
Solved gets to the root of what is making many babies cry, and
offers powerful, real-world solutions. This is a must-have book for
desperate parents everywhere.”
–Alan Greene, MD, FAAP, author of From First Kicks to First
Steps and founder of DrGreene.com