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Adding Rice Cereal To Formula For Reflux. Segura says adding rice cereal to a bottle should only be used when medically indicated for gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD. Of rice cereal for every 2 oz. Yes the rice cereal did cause her to gain a little weight but the formula stayed down. It changed our lives drastically.
If your pedi recommends it Id give it a try. But as I tell my patients however its worth a shot at 1 teaspoon per ounce. The use of alumentus suggests there is concern for possible int. LO had terrible reflux and was spitting up constantly. It changed our lives drastically. Thickening feeds with rice cereal one tablespoon per 2 to 4 ounces of formula is associated with a decrease in the number of vomiting episodes but does not improve reflux index scores Rudolph et al 2001.
My son is 6 weeks old and has reflux.
At least that way your baby is not as likely to choke. At least that way your baby is not as likely to choke. Jiang Ewigman and Danis 2001 report that thickened formula may reduce the frequency of regurgitation and total volume of emesis. 1 tbsp rice cereal in each of his bottles to thicken it Prevacid Zantac does nothing Sleeping in the car seat others may tell you not to do it but it worked perfectly for us. A trial of thickening feeds for infants with severe reflux or. There are certain signs of readiness that you.