Determining what to feed an infant with reflux can be a frustrating task.  Some reports indicate that breastfeeding an infant with reflux can lessen the negative affects of reflux.  However, breastfeeding is not always an option.  As a parent, you have to decide what method of feeding works best for you - there is no right or wrong choice.  The following links provide more information to help you determine what method is right for you.

Breastfeeding

Search the Internet and you will find site after site promoting the benefits of breastfeeding your infant.  Unfortunately, breastfeeding is not always an option, but if you are able to breastfeed your child, it may help with your infant's reflux.  Check out the Breastfeeding page for more information on how to breastfeed an infant with reflux and how it might help your infant's reflux.

Formula

There are so many formulas on the market today.  Trying to determine which formula you need and comparing between brands can be confusing.  Check out the Formula page for more information on the formulas available and which ones help with infant reflux.

Feeding An Infant/Toddler with Reflux

Solid Foods

Once you overcome the initial trials of feeding an newborn with reflux, you will soon have to switch gears and start giving her solids.  This can be a scary transition for a lot of parents.  Check out the Solid Foods page for more information on how to survive this transition and what foods are best for an infant or toddler with reflux.

Special Feeding Topics

Celiac/Coeliac Disease

Celiac Disease is a digestive condition triggered by consumption of the protein gluten, which is found in certain foods including wheat, barley and rye. Also called celiac sprue, gluten intolerance and nontropical sprue.  source:  http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DG/00022.html

Check out the Celiac Disease page for more information.

Feeding Issues of Children
http://www.childrensdisabilities.info/feeding/index.html

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