If your baby is otherwise well but has reflux and you are concerned, see your GP, paediatrician or Maternal and Child Health Nurse. However, having tummy time will not reduce the age at which the refluxĬhanging formulas or changing from breastfeeding to bottles will not have any effect on the reflux and is not recommended. Only do this if your baby is awake and if you or another adult is with them. You can also try keeping your baby in an upright position or placing them on their tummy, instead of placing them on their back, in between feeds. Try keeping them upright for about 20 minutes after their feed. It is possible to reduce the number of reflux episodes holding your baby in a more upright position when feeding. Some babies regurgitate more than others – this does not necessarily mean there is anything wrong.
It is a natural process that will resolve by itself with time. As your baby grows older, this valve usually becomes stronger (and your baby spends less time lying flat on their back) and the reflux getsįor most babies, you don't have to do anything about reflux and regurgitation. In babies, it’s common for the valve at the top of the stomach to be quite loose, allowing stomach contents to travel backwards up the oesophagus. gagging, choking, wheezing or coughing a lot). have breathing and swallowing problems (e.g.have disrupted sleep or be hard to settle.have pain and discomfort in their chest or upper abdomen (stomach), which will make them irritable, cry a lot or arch their back.They are growing well and their breathing is normal. Most babies with reflux are otherwise well, and show no signs of discomfort or distress. If your baby has reflux, they may start to vomit milk, especially after feeds. Your baby will need to see a doctor if they have GORD. This is called gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).
In some instances, reflux can lead to complications.
In most cases, reflux will not harm your baby, and does not need any medical treatment. Out of their mouth (which is sometimes called posseting).Īlthough it can be very alarming for parents at first, reflux is very common in babies, and will most likely get better on its own by the time your child is one year old. Most reflux is swallowed back into the stomach, but occasionally your baby will vomit it The medical term for reflux is gastro-oesophageal reflux, or GOR. Reflux is when the contents of the stomach are regurgitated (brought back up), either up the oesophagus (food tube) or into the mouth.
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