Firstly, what Is Reflux? 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. So the long name for reflux is gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, shortened to GORD in the UK. The diaphragm is the muscle which separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. As the oesophagus passes through the diaphragm, the diaphragm acts like a valve – stopping stomach contents from going backwards up the oesophagus. Doctors refer to ...

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Learning the art of independant sleep is a life skill but it will be one of the most useful things you ever teach your baby. Once learned its as easy as ABC! Keep bedtimes calm and have a consistent bedtime routine in place which your baby will learn to adapt to and quickly come to expect, going down to sleep without a fuss. Make sure they are "screen free" before bedtime and no exciting games as you settle them for the night.   

Ever wonder which milk is best for your reflux baby? Well this mum did so seeking advice went to the doctor and in the space of 10 days was given four different milks to trial - 3 of them prescribed by a top Paediatric gastroenterologist! Confused? Well she certainly was and so was the poor little baby's digestive system!! The problem is it takes weeks, not days for a new milk to get settled into the system and to show positive effects. Also, if cows milk protein is an issue - as in this case- once you remove dairy and switch straight to...

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Adapting to the hour change can seem to be quite a challenge for some parents and many worry about how they are going to get their little ones to adhere to it! However, it doesn't need to be too much of an issue if you follow and implement the following advice. If your baby is already sleeping through the night and achieving a full 12 hour stretch from 7pm to 7am, then it's usually quite straight forward to incorporate the hour change without too much disruption. The rule here is the same when travelling through time zones - adopt to the loca...

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See all the details of Alisons upcoming Webinar on Baby Sleep by following the link below. When you register you will be sent all the instructions on how to join. Special introductory offer, just £10 per person.

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It can be very worrying if you think your baby may have a fever or seems unwell. Health visitors recommend using a digital thermometer under your baby's arm to take her temperature. Using a digital thermometer should quickly give you an accurate reading, and with the result it should help you decide whether you need to visit the Doctors or call someone out. Other types of thermometer may be harder to use on a wriggly baby and they may not give you a spot-on reading. Don't take your baby's temperature just after a bath ...

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