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Has this ever happened to you? You are in the checkout line at the grocery store and your toddler with reflux starts regurgitating her breakfast. First there is the telltale junky cough, a few good gags and then out comes a bit of her breakfast into your hand and down her cute little outfit. You are ...
My favorite story is when my non breastfeeding friendly boss wanted to hold my daughter. I warned her. She didn't believe me and she wore breastmilk for the rest of day.
But, I can't tell you how many times I got the glares from strangers when my child would projectile vomit all over me in the store. A little spit it was rarely noticed but when we were both soaked people seemed to glare. That's when I would just start talking loudly about my kids' reflux. Most of the time I just talked to whomever just soaked me but if someone got too close they would get an earful as well about my "laundry problem."
Stephanie, I loved your stories...it can be a real challenge taking a baby with reflux out in public! Jan