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8 month old reflux baby hourly feeds
Hi , I appreciate all the feedback and help this group could give.
I have an exclusively breastfed reflux baby, 8 months old now (pediatriciandiagnosed him with GErd), and he keeps looking to feed every hour on average. He has started taking solids as well 2 months now. But since he keeps looking for milk, I am never sure if he is really hungry or not. He has also developed a habit of feeding to sleep during the day. Can someone guide me on how to know if the baby is really hungry or just looking for comfort feeding. Also how to manage this feeding schedule with work. I am asking as I have resumed work, and it is becoming difficult to manage on demand feeding during day time. He has started teething as well it seems.
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Hello mam, I can understand your concern
1) feed baby every 3 hourly
2) U already know babies looking for comfort feeding , no need to worry,
3) u can use pacifier, if can maintain hygienic conditions or cleaning of pacifier regularly
For further guidance plz talk on instant consultation with me
Feel free to talk with me anytime
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Baby is likely hungry if:
2.5–3 hours since last feed
Shows hunger cues (rooting, sucking hands)
Takes a full feed
Baby is comfort-feeding if:
Wants milk every 30–60 min
Feeds only a few minutes then sleeps
Feeding mainly to fall asleep
Teething or fussy
Next Steps
Increase solids to 3 meals
Space milk feeds to 2.5–3 hours
Use rocking/teether/distraction if baby asks too soon
Try to reduce “feed to sleep” gradually
Caregiver can give expressed milk + solids while you’re at work
Health Tips
Seek help If baby:
Is not gaining weight
Vomits forcefully
Refuses feeds
Has blood in vomit or stool
Has excessive crying
Otherwise, this is a very normal pattern at 8 months.
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat.
Contact number: 97012307 two nine
Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology
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