Reflux in babies affects around four in ten under-one-year-olds. While nine in ten babies grow out of it by their first birthday, 10 per cent of those affected continue to struggle.
WHAT IS REFLUX?
Reflux is when a baby brings up milk or vomits during a feed or shortly after eating, which can happen more than six times a day for some. It tends to start before a baby is eight weeks old.
When reflux happens, a small amount of acid in the stomach can come back up towards the throat. This can irritate the lining of the oesophagus, causing discomfort or pain. Other symptoms include:
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