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UK Reflux Support Network for mums, dads and carers of babies with reflux. Keep in touch with fellow reflux sufferers and arrange local get togethers...share ideas and experiences, don't suffer alone!

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is this normal? 6 Replies 

hiya, my dd violet who is 23 weeks, was diagnosed with a milk allergy at 2 weeks of age and put onto pepti junior. she was admitted into hospital a few weeks ago as she was refusing feeds (she had...

Started by Leigh. Last reply by miranda mumford 2 minutes ago .

Blowing Raspberries!

Hi everyone, Thanks to Steph and Leigh for the comments about lactulose. I now have a bit of a problem on my hands. Emily is drinking juice but will not drink her bl**dy milk! Arghhh!!!! When I try...

Started by miranda mumford 10 minutes ago

silent reflux? 9 Replies 

hello, i am starting to think that my 4 week old has silent reflux. he seems to be one of the ones that has been putting on loads of weight, so he appears ok. i have only just been noticing how muc...

Started by jakki. Last reply by sharon 1 hour ago .

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Why join Little Refluxers?

Little Refluxers was launched in October 2007 (we're that new!) to help people meet up with others who have babies suffering with infant or baby reflux (GORD).

Little Refluxers is specific to baby reflux. If you join Little Refluxers, the people you make contact with will be in a very similar situation to you. There is no need to deal with baby reflux alone any more.

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What is reflux in babies?

Reflux is the word used to describe what happens when the stomach contents come back up into the gullet or into the mouth.

The medical name for gullet is oesophagus (spelt esophagus in the US) So the long name for reflux is gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, shortened to GORD in the UK and GERD in the US.

The diaphragm is the muscle which separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. As the oesophagus passes through th…

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What are the symptoms of reflux in babies?

Your baby may regurgitate a little milk after a feed or have hiccups. He/She may occasionally cough a little after regurgitating the milk if a little has gone “down the wrong way”. This is normal and as long as your baby is otherwise well, you don’t need to worry. Just make sure you always have a bib or muslin cloth to hand. Both formula-fed and breastfed babies may be affected.

More common symptoms of reflux:

Crying in pain
Discomfort when feeding (arch…

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