Decoding Baby Digestion: A 4-Part Guide for New Parents

If you’ve ever stared at your baby mid-grunt, mid-spit-up, or mid-diaper explosion and wondered, Is this normal?, you’re in good company. Infant digestion is one of the most confusing (and commonly Googled) parts of early parenting. From gas and reflux to poop patterns and formula changes, it can feel like your baby’s tummy is trying to communicate in riddles.

This 4-part blog series is here to decode the drama—one burp, toot, and spit-up at a time.

What This Series Covers:

Part 1: Baby Digestion Basics

What's really going on in your baby's gut in the first few months? We will explore newborn physiology, stomach size by age, and why so much of the "weird stuff" is completely normal.

Part 2: Common Digestive Woes (That Aren't Emergencies)

This section will explore spit-ups, gas and constipation. We will break down these common tummy concerns and how to tell when its time to call the doctor.

When feeding turns into fussing… it’s time to talk digestion.

Part 3: Formula Changes - When and Why

Thinking about switching formulas? We'll walk through the signs of possible intolerance, explain different types of formulas, and share why "slow and steady" is often the best

Part 4: At-Home Remedies for Tiny Tummies

There is so much information out there. From goggle, to groupchats to mommy blogs. It is hard to figure out exactly what do do next. Try this tried and true at-home remedies to avoid wasting all your time researching and not problem solving.

Let’s Make Digestive Drama... Less Dramatic

Whether you’re feeding at the breast, the bottle, or a combo of both, this series is for you. No judgment. No one-size-fits-all advice. Just simple explanations, practical tips, and a little humor to go with the spit-up.

Follow along, save what speaks to you, and don’t forget—you’re doing better than you think