There is one cause that is
most commonly at the crux of all of these symptoms, as well as rashes, diarrhea, constipation, and wild behavior:
allergy to or intolerance of certain
food proteins —
most often from cow's milk, but also sometimes from wheat, soy, and an array of other
foods consumed by breastfeeding
mom, in formula, or otherwise in baby's diet.8 These can cause irritation and inflammation in the intestines that lead at times to reflux, and more often to signs of distress that mimic reflux.
Most breastfeeding
moms can eat all kinds of
foods, including nuts, but if a
food allergy runs in your family, be mindful of your dairy, egg, wheat and nut intake (depending on what
allergy is prevalent).