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Feeding Difficulties


Is My Baby's Spitting Up Normal? A Parent's Guide to Baby Reflux
What Is Baby Reflux? If your baby regularly brings up milk after feeds, you are certainly not alone. Reflux — the medical term is gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) — happens when milk or stomach contents flow back up from the stomach into the food pipe (oesophagus) or mouth. The good news: this is incredibly common and usually completely normal. Reflux affects at least 4 in 10 babies under 1 year old. It tends to start before 8 weeks of age, and in most cases (9 out of 10 babie
MichaelaSmithDietetics
Jun 45 min read


Bottle Refusal
Bottle refusal is one of the most common and stressful feeding challenges parents face. Whether you are returning to work, sharing feeds with a partner, or transitioning from breastfeeding, discovering that your baby simply will not accept a bottle can feel overwhelming. The good news? In most cases, bottle refusal is manageable — and understanding the why behind it is the first step. What Is Bottle Refusal? Bottle refusal occurs when a baby repeatedly rejects feeds from a bo
MichaelaSmithDietetics
Jun 35 min read
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