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Free Clinical Guide

Reflux vs GORD: Spotting the Difference & Who to Refer To

Most babies who bring milk up are simply "happy spitters." A smaller group need more. This free quick-guide gives you the flags that separate simple reflux from GORD — and exactly who to refer to, for what.

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Is This Guide For You?

It's written for anyone working with infant feeding — whatever your role, this guide is quick and useful to have to hand.

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SLTs & Feeding Therapists

A fast reference when working with feeding difficulties and reflux — and knowing when to pull in the wider team.

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GPs, HVs & Nurses

Confidently tell simple reflux from GORD, spot the true red flags, and refer on to the right person first time.

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IBCLCs & Dietitians

See where your role fits in the reflux pathway, and where feeding, allergy and growth questions sit within the MDT.

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Students & NQTs

A clear, evidence-informed starting point for one of the most over-diagnosed presentations in infancy.

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What's Inside the Guide

Two focused pages you can keep by your desk or in your assessment pack — no fluff, just what you need at the point of decision.

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Reflux vs GORD, Explained

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The GORD Checklist

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Who to Refer To — the MDT

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Red Flag Cues

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The GORD Checklist

The heart of the guide is a simple, tickable checklist of the flags that tip a baby from normal reflux toward GORD — so you can reason through each case with clarity and refer on with confidence.

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Ready to Build Your Reflux Confidence?

The guide gets you spotting the difference. Our online courses give you the clinical depth — the physiology, the swallow, assessment and evidence-based management — to feel truly confident.

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For Professionals

Reflux Unpacked

An evidence-based deep dive into paediatric reflux and GORD — physiology, the swallow, assessment, and management across ages. Enrol within 48 hours of downloading and get our Reflux Intervention Hierarchy free.

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Questions You Might Have

Who is this guide for?
It's written for anyone working with infant feeding, not just doctors — SLTs and students, health visitors, GPs, paediatric nurses, IBCLCs, dietitians and therapists. Whatever your role in the team, it's designed to be quick and useful.
Is it really free?
Yes — completely free. Pop in your email and we'll send it straight over, along with occasional free resources and a free gift if you ever choose to go further with one of our courses. Prefer not to share your email? There's a direct-download option too.
Can I use it in clinical practice?
Absolutely — it's designed as a point-of-decision reference to support your clinical reasoning and local pathways. It's licensed for your own personal professional use.
Does it replace training or supervision?
No. It's a quick-reference aid, not a substitute for your clinical judgement, local protocols, national guidance or supervision. Always act within your scope of practice.
Who are Chelsea & Savannah?
Two Speech & Language Therapists and co-founders of Little Beginnings Hub. Savannah is also an IBCLC. We create evidence-based, practical resources and courses for clinicians and families.
Where do I start with the courses?
If reflux is your focus, start with Reflux Unpacked — and enrol within 48 hours of downloading this guide to receive our Reflux Intervention Hierarchy free.
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Two pages that make one of infancy's most over-diagnosed presentations clear — the flags, the checklist, and your referral team.

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