Dear Heather, It's semantics. 1/2 of all babies do spit up. Now we are
calling spitting up reflux. Makes it a medical dx. and can generate more
tests, meds etc. Actually a baby only needs to be investigated for refux
if not gaining or having breathing problems from reflux. I repeat happy,
gaining spitters are a laundry problem. Also breastfeeding seems to have a
positive effect. The spit doesn't smell bad or stain and mothers sort of
ignore it. Re: vomiting. I think there has been research that shows there
is less pyloric stenosis in BF babies.
Babies spit. It's a fact of baby life. Sincerely, Pat in SNJ