DD so very unsettled....

[LuluHB]

I think real reflux can be over-diagnosed but from what I've been told, lots of very little bubbies can get some form of mild reflux - their little digestive systems just aren't developed enough and the valve thingy isn't strong enough to stop stomach acids rising up when they hit food. (Don't you love the technical description!!). Fortunately most babies grow out of it quite quickly.

Colic is not the same as reflux, so if its reflux that is her problem rather than colic the Padbury mix, Brauers etc won't help at all.

Definitely give the elevated cot/cradle a go - Izzy still won't sleep at all if she's completely flat. Also try to keep Avaleigh upright (on your shoulder) for a good 10 minutes after each feed to give her tummy a chance to settle. Not good when its 2am and you're desperate to get back to bed for some sleep but well worth taking the time to avoid getting up 20 minutes later. Hopefully that will give her a bit of relief until you can get to your Dr.

One final thing - reflux babies don't all throw up. Izzy has silent reflux and isn't really much of a sicky baby at all. You can hear the acids working their up her little body and see the results when she spasms and screams, but nothing usually comes out.