Rice Cereal...too soon??

diszcz

Looking to add rice cereal for reflux, spit up, and weight gain purposes.  My LO is 11 weeks.  Too soon to add to formula??

backoffunicorn

Yes, too soon. Google will have some good resources and you may want to talk to your pediatrician about medication.

MommyEllenSue

Talk to your pediatrician. Some do have you add it to help with reflux.

diszcz

My pedi is anti meds for reflux

lorlor681 said:

Yes, too soon. Google will have some good resources and you may want to talk to your pediatrician about medication.

Marchmellow2

Get a different pedi!! It's worth your child's well being, right?

ugoglencoco

Some pediatricians do recommend it for severe reflux, but I would consult them first before doing it! Dr. Google has some good advice for reflux as well that has really helped us. Such as feeding upright and keeping baby upright after eating, burping after every oz, and taking time to feed so you don't over feed baby good luck.

Marchmellow2

If your doctor is against meds then what happens when you LO gets sick? Has an infection? Is your pedi gonna push there med views then too? Get a new pedi!!!

ugoglencoco

Cashingn2 said:

Mmc0323 said:

Some pediatricians do recommend it for severe reflux, but I would consult them first before doing it! Dr. Google has some good advice for reflux as well that has really helped us. Such as feeding upright and keeping baby upright after eating, burping after every oz, and taking time to feed so you don't over feed baby good luck.

This is correct but it's usually in conjunction with reflux meds. I would not continue taking my baby to that doctor.

Yep. I've never heard of a doctor who is anti reflux meds, that's just weird! It can be really damaging to lo's esophagus if they have reflux that bad!! Please look into getting a different doctor!

2010weddinggal

My pedi is anti meds for reflux

lorlor681 said:

Yes, too soon. Google will have some good resources and you may want to talk to your pediatrician about medication.

try enfamil AR before adding rice cereal to a bottle, enfamil AR is formula with added rice startch it thickens it and makes it easier for acid reflux babies to keep down.

lollipoppoop

SG is that you?

onewayticket

My pedi says the most recent studies on reflux meds do not show any real results. For that reason, she didn't give me any. LO is gaining weight perfectly so she said to follow all the natural remedies (feed more frequently, burp in between breasts, keep up right for 30 mins and keep him inclided for sleeping) but no meds.

onewayticket

Cashingn2 said:

onewayticket said:

My pedi says the most recent studies on reflux meds do not show any real results. For that reason, she didn't give me any. LO is gaining weight perfectly so she said to follow all the natural remedies (feed more frequently, burp in between breasts, keep up right for 30 mins and keep him inclided for sleeping) but no meds.

-___- except the meds have helped a lot of babies including my nephew and several babies on this board.

I'll take my doctors advice over anecdotal evidence from the Internet. I'm sure the doctors also gave advice to keep upright while prescribing the meds.

notkateanymore

onewayticket said:

My pedi says the most recent studies on reflux meds do not show any real results. For that reason, she didn't give me any. LO is gaining weight perfectly so she said to follow all the natural remedies (feed more frequently, burp in between breasts, keep up right for 30 mins and keep him inclided for sleeping) but no meds.

We've done it both ways and he definitely spits up less with the meds. FYI. 

ugoglencoco

OP, didn't you post about LO having a stuffy nose earlier today?? Reflux can also play a big part in stuffy/runny noses as well. Just a heads up.

onewayticket

KateMW said:

onewayticket said:

My pedi says the most recent studies on reflux meds do not show any real results. For that reason, she didn't give me any. LO is gaining weight perfectly so she said to follow all the natural remedies (feed more frequently, burp in between breasts, keep up right for 30 mins and keep him inclided for sleeping) but no meds.

We've done it both ways and he definitely spits up less with the meds. FYI. 

What were the meds you took?

mavgirl_73

Recent literature has also stated that adding rice cereal to formula isn't effective at reducing the stomach acids which cause the reflux. Most babies have some level of reflux secondary to their esophageal sphincters being immature. Proton pump inhibitors (the common meds like Zantac/Prilosec) actually work to reduce the amount of acid produced by the body which in turn helps reduce the reflux until the child's espophagus matures. I would say get a second opinion and in the mean time keep baby upright after feedings, inclined sleeping and more frequent but smaller meals with frequent burping. Good luck.

MommyEllenSue

Our pedi had us use a little rice cereal in her bottle to help with reflux. It has helped her but just make sure you talk to your pediatrician before doing it.

Marchmellow2

Reflux is very painful. Why would anyone want to watch their LO in pain? The meds relieve that pain. I'd get a second opinion if I were you.

Before the meds (Zantac) my LO wouldn't even eat more that 2oz. He was 2.5 months old and he wouldn't eat because he was in so much pain! This is how my pedi explained it. Meds are necessary since babies just get used to the pain and stop eating as much. Sad.

stacers33

Nexium brought relief to both of my kids. Talk to a Pediatric GI Doc to get the latest studies on reflux - they are in the trenches of it everyday.

BootsOrHearts

So you'll follow your doctor's advice about not giving reflux meds but you'll ignore their advice about giving rice cereal???

With all the things rice cereal is supposed to do you'd think it was some kind of fucking miracle drug.

lifesaverz

@Chillpr, I'm wondering the same. Like we were talking about the other day, my LO doesn't spit up a lot but does cry to burp like yours. She eats fine, I think? She is BF, but will be getting bottles soon when I go back to work so I'll be able to tell then. I'm actually having an email discussion with our pedi to see if she thinks it's reflux or not. So far the pedi filling in for her said they prob wouldn't prescribe any meds unless it's interfering with the eating, or if I can tell LO is in pain while eating. Let me know what you hear if you talk to your doc either, I'm curious!

manausmom

My LO has reflux and has been on meds for 45 days, at first his doc didnt want to give any medicine, but once I called her and she heard him crying she knew he was in pain and prescribed it to us. He is a great eater and never had a weight issue, but with the meds he is a much happier baby! @chilpr, he still cries a lot to burp and I can see he is very uncomfortable. That was of the things that made me think something was wrong. You should talk to your pediatrician about it.

kbart82

onewayticket said:

My pedi says the most recent studies on reflux meds do not show any real results. For that reason, she didn't give me any. LO is gaining weight perfectly so she said to follow all the natural remedies (feed more frequently, burp in between breasts, keep up right for 30 mins and keep him inclided for sleeping) but no meds.

All I have to say is Zantac has made my baby feel so much better and happier. Befor reflux meds he would cry in pain after every feeding. Now after 6 weeks of meds he is a very happy baby ( i saw a difference in 2 days). He sleeps more (before would only take 1 nap a day), he sleeps better at night (isn't making anywhere near as much noise. Doesn't choke himself awak with spit up), and has an easier time burping.

I would talk to a different doctor there is no way a baby should suffer in pain if there is a possible easy fix out there.

Marchmellow2

Yea I'm surprised there are doctors out there not prescribing meds too. Sad. For those with LOs 12 weeks and under, the burping and crying could just be the start of reflux. My LO's reflux didn't get serious until about 12- 14 weeks. He didn't spit up a lot either. He just had pain while eating and refusing half the bottle.

notkateanymore

onewayticket said:

KateMW said:

onewayticket said:

My pedi says the most recent studies on reflux meds do not show any real results. For that reason, she didn't give me any. LO is gaining weight perfectly so she said to follow all the natural remedies (feed more frequently, burp in between breasts, keep up right for 30 mins and keep him inclided for sleeping) but no meds.

We've done it both ways and he definitely spits up less with the meds. FYI. 

What were the meds you took?

He takes Zantac, three times a day.

onewayticket

KateMW said:

onewayticket said:

KateMW said:

onewayticket said:

My pedi says the most recent studies on reflux meds do not show any real results. For that reason, she didn't give me any. LO is gaining weight perfectly so she said to follow all the natural remedies (feed more frequently, burp in between breasts, keep up right for 30 mins and keep him inclided for sleeping) but no meds.

We've done it both ways and he definitely spits up less with the meds. FYI. 

What were the meds you took?




He takes Zantac, three times a day.

LOs reflux seems to have resolved for the most part but of it starts acting up again I will ask her about Zantac.

We discovered later that he may have food allergies which can mimic reflux symptoms. Getting rid of the natural acid in his stomach may have exasserbated the issue so I guess it was a good call on her part.

@cashing I will ask her about the studies at my 4 month appointment and let you know what she says.

onewayticket

Cashingn2 said:

Chillpr said:

onewayticket said:

My pedi says the most recent studies on reflux meds do not show any real results. For that reason, she didn't give me any. LO is gaining weight perfectly so she said to follow all the natural remedies (feed more frequently, burp in between breasts, keep up right for 30 mins and keep him inclided for sleeping) but no meds.

my doc actually said this today too.


and.....made it a point to say we would be talking about how to introduce solids and water at our next appt (4months).

You clearly did not read kellymom.com. Ask your pedi how they feel about that site

Didn't have time yet but do you know when it was written or last updated?

notkateanymore

onewayticket said:

Chillpr said:

My pedi says the most recent studies on reflux meds do not show any real results. For that reason, she didn't give me any. LO is gaining weight perfectly so she said to follow all the natural remedies (feed more frequently, burp in between breasts, keep up right for 30 mins and keep him inclided for sleeping) but no meds.

my doc actually said this today too. and.....made it a point to say we would be talking about how to introduce solids and water at our next appt (4months).

You clearly did not read kellymom.com. Ask your pedi how they feel about that site

Didn't have time yet but do you know when it was written or last updated?

I believe it's more current than most Peds on this board it seems. I'm curious what your doctor said about lack of stomach acid and allergies...

notkateanymore

Cashingn2 said:

@chillpr, cool bc here's what aap says

Oooo burn...

onewayticket

KateMW said:

onewayticket said:

Cashingn2 said:

Chillpr said:

onewayticket said:

My pedi says the most recent studies on reflux meds do not show any real results. For that reason, she didn't give me any. LO is gaining weight perfectly so she said to follow all the natural remedies (feed more frequently, burp in between breasts, keep up right for 30 mins and keep him inclided for sleeping) but no meds.

my doc actually said this today too.


and.....made it a point to say we would be talking about how to introduce solids and water at our next appt (4months).

You clearly did not read kellymom.com. Ask your pedi how they feel about that site

Didn't have time yet but do you know when it was written or last updated?

I believe it's more current than most Peds on this board it seems.

I'm curious what your doctor said about lack of stomach acid and allergies...

She didn't say anything that was my own webMD opinion. Lol

notkateanymore

You're also not big into apostrophes are you?

Marchmellow2

KateMW said:

Cashingn2 said:

@chillpr, cool bc here's what aap says

Oooo burn...

Lmao! Instigator! Kidding kidding but for real though, you know how to stir it up mama lol.

ugoglencoco

This is actually in the aap baby's first year book. It says 4-6 months! I understand it's better to wait for 6, but this was given to me by my pedi. It is what she follows. We all have a motherly instinct and if someone feels like 4 months is on, the aap does say that it's ok!

Marchmellow2

My pedi also told me he thinks I should start rice cereal at 4 months. (In less than a week). I'm not. I'd rather wait till he's really ready for it. What's the rush, you know?

2010weddinggal

notkateanymore

Marchmellow2 said:

Cashingn2 said:

@chillpr, cool bc here's what aap says

Oooo burn...

Lmao! Instigator! Kidding kidding but for real though, you know how to stir it up mama lol.

Everybody needs a hobby...

I almost wrote hobbit. Everybody does NOT need a hobbit.

notkateanymore

lrachelle80 said:

Mmc0323 said:

This is actually in the aap baby's first year book. It says 4-6 months! I understand it's better to wait for 6, but this was given to me by my pedi. It is what she follows. We all have a motherly instinct and if someone feels like 4 months is on, the aap does say that it's ok!

Last updated when?

1987

ugoglencoco

That's the 2013 version of the book. Just given to me at my first pedi appt. don't worry I looked at the publishing date before I looked through that section to find it! But like @cashingn2 said it's more about your own research and decision than what your pedi says or all the books say. My pedi says 4mos but I already told her we will be starting closer to 6 depending on signs that LO is ready. It is hard because there is publications like this that do say 4 months, some that say 6 months, some that say to give rice cereal, some that say not to. I don't know why I'm rambling. But yes, this is the 2013 publication of it

blainethetrain

KateMW said:

Marchmellow2 said:

KateMW said:

Cashingn2 said:

@chillpr, cool bc here's what aap says

Oooo burn...

Lmao! Instigator! Kidding kidding but for real though, you know how to stir it up mama lol.

Everybody needs a hobby...

I almost wrote hobbit. Everybody does NOT need a hobbit.

I do.

notkateanymore

ColeRose said:

JFC people, we are all still learning. Lighten the fuck up. 

I know all the things...

Amiegoeller

I struggled with the idea of another med because our LO has been on antibiotics since birth. Enfamil AR has rice milk already in the mix and we have seen an improvement.