When should I give my baby gas drops?
Most will say you can give your baby drops up to 12 times per day, or at each feeding. Some parents find it’s helpful to give babies gas drops right before each feed to pre-empt gas problems, but check with your doctor to be sure.
How many times a day can you give an infant mylicon?
Mylicon is safe enough to give to your infant at every feeding, up to 12 times a day. Use only as directed.
How often can you give Mylicon gas drops?
Simethicone gas drops (such as Mylicon, Little Tummys gas relief drops, and Phazyme) are thought to be safe to give—as often as 12 times a day, if necessary—and many parents do just that.
Can you give gas drops and gripe water at the same time?
We recommend trying Little Remedies® Gas Relief Drops if your baby is just gassy and see how they respond. You may add Little Remedies® Gripe Water to the mix as well if they have hiccups and/or seem to be irritable at times.
Does mylicon make a baby sleep?
Though many parents are often distraught over lack of sleep, most babies actually sleep two-thirds of the day away….Sleep Requirements.
| Age | Daytime Sleep | Nighttime Sleep |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn | 8 hrs. | 8 hrs. |
| 4 months | 6 hrs. | 8 hrs. |
| 6 months | 3-4 hrs. | 11 hrs. |
| 1 year | 2 hrs. | 11 hrs. |
Will gas drops help my baby poop?
If your baby is passing hard stools, then you may give 1oz prune juice mixed with 1oz water. You may do this 1-2x/day for 2-3 days. You may also give over-the-counter simethicone drops to help with gas. A warm bath can also be helpful.
Can I give my baby gripe water and gas drops at the same time?
Can you give Mylicon drops and gripe water at the same time?
Mommy’s Bliss Gas Relief Drops can safely be used in conjunction with our Gripe Water products. The two products together can be especially useful to babies who have been crying incessantly. The two together relieve gas pains and provide longer lasting relief by soothing baby’s tummy.
Should mylicon be given before or after feeding?
Give this product by mouth as needed, usually after meals and at bedtime, or as directed by the doctor. Follow all directions on the product package. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Shake the container well before each use.
Should I give gripe water before or after feeding?
You can give gripe water immediately after feedings to help your baby avoid gas pain. Gripe water typically has a pleasant taste, so some babies don’t mind taking a dose. You might be tempted to mix gripe water with your baby’s breast milk or formula.