A recent study was done where doctors and researchers looked at 44 infants who were thought of by their parents as having reflux issues. Interestingly, only 8 of those babies actually fit the diagnostic criteria for having GERD. However, all but two were on anti-reflux medication. The study was prompted by a pediatric gastroenterologist who was receiving increasingly more referrals for spitting up issues. It is known that approximately 70% of babies spit up, up to four times per day. The doctor also points out that second hand ciagarette smoke, gas, constipation, and colic are much more common causes of … Continue reading →

Does your baby spit up all the time? Does she scream when you put her down flat but she’ll sleep fine in the car seat? She may be in good company–about half of all infants suffer from acid reflux. Generally acid reflux will resolve on its own between 12-18 months. It may also be comforting to know that it is likely more stressful to you than it is to your baby. Most babies with acid reflux are happy and healthy and although they spit up a lot, you can rest assured they are most likely taking enough in too. In … Continue reading →