Posts tagged "Baby reflux"
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease affects up to half of all babies under the age of three months. It can happen several times throughout the day, especially after meals. When food is swallowed into the stomach, but subsequently regurgitates back into the oesophagus, this is known as regurgitation (food pipe). It may then return to the stomach (and down the gastrointestinal tract), or it may wash up to the mouth or beyond, resulting in a vomit or feed spill.
Instead of throwing up, babies with silent reflux swallow the milk that comes up their oesophagus. The signs aren't always noticeable and you don't see your child constantly vomiting, hence the word "silent". It can be incredibly heartbreaking not understanding what is causing your child pain. You could second-guess your every step as a parent or caregiver, and wonder when, oh when, you'll have a happier and more relaxed baby.
Reflux in newborn babies is very common – after you feed them, it’s not unusual for a bit of milk to come back up (it’s also called spit up or ‘possetting’), and it’s a totally normal process where your baby just brings up a little bit of what they swallowed down their food pipe (oesophagus). Acid reflux is a more uncomfortable and more serious form of this, which can lead to vomiting and weight loss.
Tummy time is an important part of your young baby’s development and routine and as a new parent you might have already come across it a few times. It refers to placing your baby on their tummy whilst encouraging them to play and interact with you. But why is tummy time so important? The team at babocush have pulled together 5 key benefits of tummy time.
When your baby has reflux, it can really impact their ability to get a good night’s sleep. As a parent, you want your baby to sleep soundly every night, and when they do, you do. So it’s in everyone’s best interests to find a way to help your baby with reflux sleep better. We’re going to talk today about some little tricks you can try so read on to find out more.
