My husband's relatives are of view that a healthy newborn should have a birth weight of at least 3kg. My lo was born at 2.6kg, full term, and is having serious reflux issue. Feeling sad that they associate her birth weight with reflux. How can I convince them that the reflux is not due to their lower-than-expected birth weight? Or is it really true that a lower birth weight makes a baby more prone to issues after birth? Thanks.

Hey mummy, I hope you won't take their comments to heart. It's easy for them to speculate and try to attribute any observation which they feel would fit their theory. Reflux is common in babies. Here are some tips to help reduce reflux in babies: - Adjusting the positioning of your baby (reflux is worst when baby is lying flat on his/her back) - Avoid compressing your baby’s abdomen - Eliminate tobacco smoke exposure, keeping the environment smoke-free - Relax the baby Try these to help baby feel better. In the meantime, take care of yourself and try not to let their comments affect you. Like what Ling mentioned, there is no need to try to convince them. What matter more is that baby is developing well now. Hang in there!!