infant Gaviscon

[BirthdayBabe]

My 7 week old dd had just one dose this morning and ... OMG ! After literally screaming all day for weeks she's been peacefully asleep since 11am (well, in between feeds and bath )! Before counting my chickens, I'm wondering about the sedative aspect of gaviscon. Does it make babies sleepy ?

anyone ?

didnt make mine sleepy but did provide relief from the reflux meaning they could sleep and settle more. She is probably just trying to catch up

That's what I'm hoping nemo.
Tipex - she weighs over 4.5kg so she can take 2 doses up to 6 times a day. But we'll try just 2 in the morning and another 2 in the evening and see how she gets on.

DD1 and DD2 both had a sachet in every feed until they were on 7oz bottles then it was 2 sachets a feed. Although didnt work for DD1 and she ended up on enfamil AR formula. Works for dd2 although she is now 7mths and still sicky sometimes

don't think there are any sedative properties, but just imagine being able to sleep peacefully after weeks of agonising stomach ache!!! my ds needed this too, and i'm only sorry i didn't take him to the docs sooner. he was fine after this and moving him to hungry baby formula, and since he's been weaned he's been absolutely fine. so here's hoping for you!

No sedative- glad you are getting a break from it. try not to use too much. It's effects can lessen as time goes on we found- but it was marvellous stuff.

No it's just sheer relief from the pain.

When dd started taking it she transformed instantly from a baby that screamed all day to a baby that smiled all day.

She was no sleepier than normal

Wonderful stuff.

Thanks girls. I also wish I had taken her to the GP sooner - even if I actually found out what was wrong on MN! - I feel so guilty now for being so angry at her for screaming all day .
Can I just ask for how long she should take it? I forgot to ask the GP