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Feeding & Colic Support: Gentle Tips for Sensitive Tummies

Supporting calmer feeds for babies with colic, reflux and sensitive tummies.

If you’re in the thick of colic, you’re not alone — and you’re not doing anything wrong. Feeding discomfort is incredibly common in the early months. While there’s rarely a single fix, small, thoughtful changes can help support calmer, more comfortable feeds over time.

Here are a few gentle, realistic tips to keep in mind if feeding has started to feel stressful or overwhelming.

1. Air intake matters more than you think

One of the biggest contributors to feeding discomfort, gas and reflux is excess air swallowed during feeds. When babies take in too much air, it can lead to pressure in the tummy, causing fussiness, wind and discomfort both during and after feeding.

Using bottles designed to help reduce air intake can support gentler digestion and help minimise unnecessary discomfort — especially for babies prone to colic or reflux.

2. Feeding position can make a difference

How your baby feeds is just as important as what they’re feeding from. A more upright, calm feeding position can help milk flow steadily and support digestion, reducing pressure on little tummies.

Taking your time, pausing when needed and keeping feeds relaxed can all contribute to a more comfortable experience for baby — and a less stressful one for you.

3. Consistency creates comfort

When babies are struggling with feeding discomfort, consistency can be incredibly reassuring. Sticking with a bottle that supports reduced air intake, alongside a feeding routine that feels calm and predictable, can help babies settle more easily over time.

It’s not about instant fixes — it’s about gently supporting your baby’s natural feeding rhythm, with patience and care.

4. Choosing bottles designed for colic support

Colic-support bottles are thoughtfully designed to help reduce air during feeds, supporting calmer feeding moments and sensitive tummies. While every baby is different, many parents find that bottles created with colic and reflux in mind can make feeds feel more manageable.

At Sprout, our feeding range focuses on gentle design, thoughtful details and products that support both baby and parent during this tender stage.

A gentle reminder

Colic can be exhausting — physically and emotionally. If feeding feels hard right now, it doesn’t mean it always will. Small adjustments, patience and the right support can help bring more ease to feeding moments.

You’re doing better than you think.

Colic-support bottles we love at Sprout

Difrax S-Bottle
Designed with a unique S-shape that helps keep the teat full of milk, reducing the chance of air being swallowed during feeds. Its anti-colic valve supports a steady milk flow, which can help reduce cramps, reflux and feeding discomfort. The ergonomic design also allows for a more relaxed feeding position, supporting calmer feeds for both baby and parent.

Discover Difrax Range

A trusted Dutch baby care brand with over 55 years of expertise, Difrax is best known for its clinically designed feeding and soothing products, widely distributed across Europe and developed in close collaboration with medical professionals.

Difrax LOVI Mammafeel Bottle (150ml & 250ml)
Designed to feel soft and familiar, helping babies feed comfortably while supporting a natural latch. The dynamic teat works with your baby’s sucking rhythm, while the integrated anti-colic system helps reduce air intake during feeds. Available in both 150ml and 250ml, it’s a thoughtful option for parents looking for a gentle, colic-conscious feeding solution as babies grow.

Discover the Difrax LOVI Range

Difrax LOVI is the modern feeding range from Difrax, developed in Europe and trusted by parents and healthcare professionals for its breast-like, colic-conscious designs, now distributed across Europe and selected global markets.

Explore our full feeding range, curated to support sensitive tummies and calmer feeding moments — the Sprout way.

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