Mixed Grain Cereal and Pears for Infant Reflux

by Nicole
(Sandwich, MA)

I have a 2 year old daughter without reflux and a 5 month son with reflux.

It was not diagnosed for 3 months because it was thought to be colic.

I put rice cereal in his formula to start, along with having him sleep at a 30 degree angle and the results were unbelievable. My sister said it looks like he is drinking a shake because it is so thick!

He did get constipated, so I switched to Mixed Grain and I have started him on pears as well. I find it harder to feed him because he does not readily go for the spoon but things are getting better.

My advice to Moms is - if your newborn is not sleeping or eating, try propping him up and thickening your formula or breast milk.