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I came across the little sachet when I was cleaning out my horribly neglected and full to overflowing laundry cupboard. For a moment I hesitated, torn between wanting to frame the sachet and award it a Medal of Honor, and throwing it in the bin in accordance with its expiry date. Sarah |
Both of my children suffered with reflux to varying degrees. My daughter was a back arching, screaming little chucker. I spent weeks pacing the floor with her in my arms, her little head thrown back while I sang every nursery rhyme I knew in an attempt to calm her, or drown out the screaming, or both. I would count down the minutes until her Daddy’s car pulled into the driveway and I could hand her ... Cath |
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I have two sons and breastfed both – Noah for almost four weeks and Ethan for eight months. Although I struggled to breastfeed as a new mother, that wasn’t the reason I fed Noah for such a short time. Joanna |
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| Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux |
Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux (reflux) is the spontaneous passage of part or all of the stomach contents (comprising food and stomach acid) into the oesophagus. It can present in many different ways, and not all infants and children with reflux vomit, as is commonly believed. These children are said to suffer from ‘Silent Reflux’, which is very much a misnomer as silence is generally not one of the more…
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| Management of Reflux |
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For Infants (up to the age of 2 years)
- Keep your child upright for at least 30 minutes following feeds. Held up to your shoulder is a good position more
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The Allergy Shop sells an exciting range of allergy products, and also provides information on eczema, asthma and allergies. They stock sleepsuits and tops with mittens, designed for children with eczema. Other products include allergy-friendly toys, the Funhaler asthma spacer which encourages children to take their medication, chemical-free laundry care, cotton gloves, chemical-free nappies, allergy books, and they are the only stockist in Australia of Tubifast Garments for wet wrapping. Wet wrapping is a treatment for eczema, and involves the use of an emollient under retention bandaging. For more information visit www.theallergyshop.com.au or phone 0432 237 477.
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| REFLUX REALITY : A GUIDE FOR FAMILIES |
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Reflux can be very stressful and overwhelming for families when their child suffers from gastro-oesophageal reflux. However, this is often not appreciated within the community and many families do not receive the support or understanding they need. Reflux Reality: A Guide for Families stresses the importance of families seeking medical advice, and then offers families the information, support and validation that can help them on their reflux journey.
REFLUX INFANTS SUPPORT ASSOCIATION INC is an Australian community group offering support to families with infants and children who suffer from gastro-oesophageal reflux. In Store: July 2010, Cost: $24.95 |
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