What can you do for a child with acid reflux?
What Are the Treatments for Acid Reflux in Infants and Children?
- Elevate the head of the baby’s crib or bassinet.
- Hold the baby upright for 30 minutes after a feeding.
- Thicken bottle feedings with cereal (do not do this without your doctor’s approval).
- Feed your baby smaller amounts of food more often.
Is acid reflux in kids serious?
Changes in diet can help, but some kids might need medical treatment. Reflux that happens a lot and causes problems like poor growth, vomiting, or damage to the esophagus is called GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). GERD is more serious than GER and is usually treated with medicine.
How do I know if my child has acid reflux?
The diagnosis of GERD can be concerning for infants who have poor weight gain, feeding refusal, and frequent vomiting. Older children may complain of heartburn, “acid” in their mouths, nausea, vomiting, difficulty swallowing, and occasionally abdominal or chest pain.
Can a child outgrow acid reflux?
Some babies have more problems with their reflux than others, but most babies outgrow the problem by 12 months of age. In some, it can last longer than this. Even if your child has a problem with reflux that requires treatment, he or she is still likely to outgrow their reflux.
What can kids with acid reflux eat?
10 Kid-Friendly Foods that Soothe Acid Reflux
- Smoothies — without dairy.
- Sorbets made exclusively with fruits.
- Peanut butter on whole-grain bread.
- Baby carrots and/or cucumber with hummus.
- Oatmeal — with non-dairy milk.
- Egg whites and vegetables.
- Non-citrus foods, like apple slices, bananas, or watermelon.
- Sweet potatoes.
Is yogurt good for GERD?
Is Yogurt Good for GERD? Yogurt that is low in fat is generally safe to eat for those who have GERD. You should avoid eating yogurt that contains whole fat rather than low amounts of fat. Whole fat yogurt can be harder for you to digest and might trigger GERD symptoms.