Reflux in babies

Reflux in babies - Reflux simply describes a flow of liquid in the wrong direction. Reflux is more common in pre term babies, but can occur in up to 20% of all babies.

The Natures Nest really can help to pacify and sooth babies suffering with reflux, experts will tell you that a semi upright position is an effective way of relieving the discomfort and reducing the symptoms of reflux, the Natures Nest keeps babies in this semi upright position whilst they sleep which makes a perfect sleeping environment for babies. The Natures Nest is tactile snug and secure which can sooth even the most irritable of babies, in effect they will cry less which is vital for a babies with reflux, as crying will aggravate reflux.

Although babies love the bouncing motion of the Natures Nest we DO NOT recommend you bounce babies in the Natures Nest if they have reflux, as you will find any bouncing motion will aggravate reflux, they will find the bouncing great fun when they have out grown the reflux. Along with using the Natures Nest the following will help relieve some of the symptoms during baby’s waking hours:

• When possible use a sling, your body heat and movement may help
• Gently massaging the baby's tummy in a clockwise circular movement, massaging in this direction will help to release trapped air and ease pain
• Give him or her a dummy to suck on, this will help to sooth your baby
• Wind before, during and after feeds
• If baby tends to feed too fast, try and slow him down
• Take a shower together - the warm water may be comforting
  

Colic in babies

Colic in babies - A baby suffering with colic will be uncomfortable and distressed unable to soothe himself. It can be equally distressing for a parent listening to their baby cry for hours knowing they are in such discomfort, this often leading to parents feeling upset and inadequate.

The Natures Nest can help to pacify and soothe babies suffering with colic, experts will tell you to rock your baby back and forth and gently bounce him, this is precisely what the Natures Nest does the gentle back and forth motion can soothe even the most irritable baby. Being suspended from a spring enables you to gently bounce baby which has a calming effect and can help to relieve trapped air bubbles from babies intestines easing his discomfort.

The symptoms of colic are more intense during the night so the Natures Nest is the perfect bed. During baby’s waking hours the following will help in relieving some of the symptoms:

• When possible use a sling, the body heat and
  movement may help.
• Gently massaging the baby's tummy has been
  discovered to help in some cases. Massage in a circle moving your hand from left to right. This is where the large intestine lies in the child's stomach and massaging in this direction will ease the pain by helping release trapped air.
• Give him or her a dummy to suck on.
• Wind baby not only after feeding but before and during feeds.
• If baby tends to feed too fast, try and slow hum down.
• Take a shower together - the warm water may be comforting.