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have a baby with reflux or GERD chances are fairly good that you are dealing
with feeding or growth issues of some sort, or that you at least have questions.
Use the quick links menu directly below or scroll down the page for all that we
offer on feeding, nutrition and growth issues for babies with reflux.
 The
saying "Breast is Best" really applies to babies with reflux
and GERD. Breastmilk is not only digested faster, but it's easier on their
bellies. If you are breastfeeding and having difficulties or questions,
this is the place for you.
BREASTFEEDING AND REFLUX MAIN »
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FORMULA / BOTTLE FEEDING AND REFLUX |
Babies with reflux or GERD can frequently also have milk or food
allergies that make finding the formula difficult. Sometimes simply
finding the right formula can make a great deal of difference in a child's
reflux. This area of the site will arm you with all the information you need
to understand the different types of formula and which one might be right your
child.
FORMULAS AND INFANT REFLUX AND GERD »
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TUBE FEEDING BABIES WITH GERD
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Because reflux or GERD can be painful some babies learn
to associate food with pain. In an effort to avoid the inevitable
pain, they simply stop eating. Nothing short of a feeding
tube can keep these kids alive and growing properly. If you
are being faced with tube feeding your little one, you can learn
more here.
TUBE FEEDING BABIES WITH GERD
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Starting solids can be an exciting, but stressful time,
especially with a refluxer or GERDling. You can find some
tips here to hopefully make this important transition go as
smoothly as possible.
STARTING SOLIDS »
 Severe
food and oral aversions can develop in some babies, usually
resulting in tube feeding being required. Babies that throw up
alot can begin to have very negative feelings about their mouth
and food. These kids get very difficult to feed as they are
incredibly defensive of anything going near their mouth and they
frequently don't even mouth toys and other objects like other
babies.
TIPS FOR DEALING WITH ORAL AVERSIONS »
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GROWTH PERCENTILE CALCULATORS
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Parents are always concerned about whether or not their
children are growing well and are where they should be for their
age. Use these growth charts to plot your child's height and
weight and find out how their growth is doing.
Infant Growth Percentile
Calculator »
Child Growth Percentile Calculator »
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