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You’re probably right, the Prevacid hasn’t kicked in yet. Dakota may have more tolerance for discomfort, or doesn’t have as bad a case of reflux as Logan, and so he ate better.

Many moms on this site report that their infants only eat while sleeping. My son was like that too until he was properly medicated. It’s probably because when they are sleepy they are less aware of their discomfort. Just be careful, because sleep feeding can lead to BIG, BIG problems down the road. If the baby continues to eat only when asleep he may develop a terrible and long lasting feeding aversion, and when he gets bigger and no longer stays asleep during feedings, you can have a terrible problem on your hands.

So, if Logan doesn’t improve in a week I’d check with the doctor about his dosage of Prevacid. Is it enough? Is he getting it three times per day? Also, there are other PPI’s that you could try if the Prevacid doesn’t begin to help him. Here’s the website to check PPI dosing http://www.marci-kids.com/

My son was definitely on the road to developing a feeding aversion, and although he is much more comfortable now, he’s still not crazy about the bottle. He no longer sleep feeds, but I do swaddle him when I feed him. He is able to relax and eat better that way. You might try that with Logan.

Have you tried Mylanta Cherry Supreme before feedings? Some moms here say it helps. If you post a question about it someone may be able to tell you the dosage.

Hopefully, things will improve after another week on the Prevacid. I hope so!!