{"id":925,"date":"2023-10-05T22:16:34","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T22:16:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/?p=925"},"modified":"2023-10-05T22:16:40","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T22:16:40","slug":"reflux-colic-in-babies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/reflux-colic-in-babies\/","title":{"rendered":"Reflux &amp; Colic In Babies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Reflux and colic is a common symptom found in babies which causes them to take in excessive amount of air causing them to feel uncomfortable and u settled throughout the day\/night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At times this can limit your <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/is-your-baby-sleeping-at-night\/\">child&#8217;s ability to sleep<\/a> and hinder their development. As we know sleep is the foundation of a babies growth and must be taken seriously to ensure optimal function and wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How Do I Know My Child Has Colic\/Reflux?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Sleeping Problems<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Struggling To Eat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Unable To Put On Weight<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Pain or Discomfort In Chest<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Consistent Hiccups\/Coughing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Should I Do As A Parent?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best plan when babies are suffering with reflux or colic is to visit a paediatric professional. <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/services-offered-at-the-melbourne-chiropractor\/\">Our chiropractors<\/a> not only assess and diagnose your babies symptoms but we can treat the underlying cause without the use of pharmaceutical products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How Does A Paediatric Chiropractor Help?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/chiropractic-care-for-babies\/\">paediatric chiropractor<\/a> helps by using gentle techniques and motions to help correct issues in the babies musculoskeletal system. This can include specific areas such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/can-chiropractic-care-help-tmj-pain\/\">TMJ<\/a> or low back (hip) areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a parent that currently has an unsettled baby and are wondering what could be the causes. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/paediatric-care-near-you\/\">Paediatric chiropractors<\/a> may be able to help decrease these symptoms and allow the baby to fully recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To book online use the <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/book-now\">link provided<\/a> or call on 9302 1023 to schedule your <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/what-to-expect-on-your-first-chiropractic-visit\/\">first appointment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Locations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/broadmeadows-chiropractor\">Broadmeadows<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/westmeadows-chiropractor\">Westmeadows<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/fawkner-chiropractor\">Fawkner<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"854\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=427%2C180&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"TMClogo.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?w=854&amp;ssl=1 854w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=768%2C324&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/\">https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reflux and colic is a common symptom found in babies which causes them to take in excessive amount of air causing them to feel uncomfortable and u settled throughout the day\/night. 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