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Reflux in babies Your friends use sofeminine, discover what they
have read Reflux is when the contents of the stomach come back
up towards the mouth after feeding. Read about the complications
of reflux and treatments for babies. Reflux in babies, also
known as gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR), is when the contents
of the stomach come back up through the mouth after feeds. These
regurgitations can sometimes be excessive, frequent and
upsetting for your baby. Reflux is caused by a weak cardia (the
elastic-like muscle at the entry to the stomach that normally
prevents liquids from being pushed back up). All babies are born
with a weak cardia as it’s not yet fully developed. It doesn’t
close properly, allowing gastric acid and food to go back up the
food pipe. Although common, especially in boys, reflux is mild
most of the time and it disappears on its own when solids are
introduced to baby’s diet and when baby starts walking, around
the age of one. It