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Reflux & Colic

Reflux, gas, and colic guidance that separates useful interventions from noise.

4 articles

Colic and Gas: The 6-Week Peak

Why colic peaks at 5-6 weeks and fades by 12. The gut biology, what actually helps, and what's just expensive placebo.

Mar 12, 2026

Gaviscon vs Thickeners: An Evidence-Based Comparison

Gaviscon Infant and feed thickeners both reduce visible reflux. The evidence for choosing one over the other is thinner than you'd expect.

Mar 12, 2026

Probiotics for Baby Reflux: What the Studies Really Show

L. reuteri and B. infantis are popular for baby reflux, but the evidence is more limited than the marketing suggests. Here's what the studies actually found.

Mar 12, 2026

Silent Reflux and Sleep: What Actually Works

Silent reflux causes real pain without visible spit-up. Here's what the evidence actually shows about positioning, thickeners, and Gaviscon for sleeping babies.

Mar 12, 2026