Infants with Reflux
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Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is the medical term for spitting up. It occurs when the stomach contents reflux back up into the esophagus or mouth and at times both. This is normal for infants and they may exhibit signs as refusing to eat, crying, arching the back and neck, choking and projectile vomit.
Studies have proven that 15 to 40 percent of infants with GER cannot tolerate milk protein. Infants that are experiencing these signs should talk to their pediatrician about formulas that eliminate milk and soy products. Thickening the formula can reduce the GER by adding rice cereal to the formula (1 tablespoon).
Please speak to your pediatrician before changing formula and adding rice cereal.
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