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  "title": "Colic gripe belts compared as an alternative to infant medicine",
  "question": "Can a colic gripe belt be used in place of giving a baby medicine?",
  "answer": "Dr. Brown's Infant Gripebelt: The listing describes it as a heated tummy wrap giving warmth and gentle compression to soothe an upset stomach, used externally with no medicine swallowed. The maker's page describes the belt as a doctor-designed adjustable heated tummy wrap that eases pain and upset stomach with warmth and gentle compression, with no struggle of giving medicine. Dr. Brown's Gripebelt Colic Swaddling Belt: It is intended to help relieve pain associated with colic, reflux and gas. Warning: product can cause burns if too hot or left on for too long; remove immediately at any sign of irritation or distress; do not leave on during sleep; do not secure strap too tightly; monitor during use. Dr. Brown's Gripebelt™: It is intended to help relieve pain associated with colic, reflux and gas. The maker warns the product can cause burns if too hot or left on too long, should be removed at any sign of irritation or distress, must not be left on during sleep, must not be strapped too tightly, and needs monitoring during use.",
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