Welcome!! I’m excited!! 🙂 Please contribute!  Pay it forward! You know the expression, “hindsight is 20/20!” Hindsight: the knowledge and understanding that you have about an event only after it has happened. Hopefully you have some words of wisdom to share, now that it’s all (or mostly!) in hindsight! Suggestions of what/how to write your contribution:…
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Different Types of Allergies & Intolerances Non IgE Mediated Gastrointestinal Food Allergies — Link to full-text PDF article in the Journal of Clinical Immunology Food Allergies: IgE IgE (immunoglobulin E): Most of us recognize the following allergy symptoms: rash, hives, swelling, breathing difficulties, etc. This type of allergy is caused by IgE (immunoglobulin…
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Link Job On the old site, I could do a search by username and I would then compile a list of links; ‘Laura Link’ 🙂 So, as I’m going through the site, getting ready for the re-launch, I realize there are past posters whose voices are very important! So I’m going to try to pull…
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The Role of Reflux in Developing Unusual Eating Patterns It is clear that many infants and children with GERD develop negative associations with feeding due to the reflux pain that feeding has caused them. If their pain is not managed adequately, the infant or child may develop secondary behavioral symptoms of food refusal, selectivity and…
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#156347274 / gettyimages.com Clicking here will take you to the Selecting Treatment page. This is where you learned about Diet (Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding) and Medicines. Now you know a bit about the different medications used to treat acid reflux/GERD (from the Medicines page, link provided above).  You’ve addressed possible dietary issues (protein intolerances, allergies).  It is time to…
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#168591094 / gettyimages.com An article written by Rebecca D. Williams in an FDA Consumer Magazine simply states, “When it comes to nutrition, the best first food for babies is breast milk.” The benefits of breastfeeding are numerous and include : Promotes digestion Fights infection Cost-free Perfect temperature. Additional studies show that another benefit of breastfeeding is that it…
Details#171247585 / gettyimages.com Tips & Tricks Keep an OPEN MIND!! Â It’s up to you to sort out the quackery from the legitimate! Keep finding answers! You are your baby’s advocate! Babywearing! Wear that baby! Hold that baby! Go on Facebook and find your local babywearing community! Go online and find out about different carriers! I…
DetailsSummer was born bang on her due date on August 2001. She was perfectly fine and after having a first daughter with reflux it was a blessed relief that Summer showed no symptoms and that we could enjoy her without the constant “mopping up”! Summer is a lively and energetic little girl who hardly needs…
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