reflux mamas

katwoman08 · November 2013

My daughter turned 6 months on November 2nd. She has been on reflux meds since about 2 weeks old. At our 6 month check up the pedi gave us the ok to stop the zantac when we ran out which we did and she seems to be doing well. In addition to the zantac we were also thickening her bottles with cereal. Does anyone have any suggestions about using the cereal? Do we stop cold turkey? Wean her off the cereal (maybe use half the amount per bottle)? We have been trying to start solids off and on for the past month and half and only recently (as of this past week-end) does she seem somewhat interested.

krwact · November 2013

@cromie713, that's interesting that you've noticed flare ups with food. M still has terrible reflux and is on Pepcid twice a day for it. It had been getting better but I've noticed that this week has been especially bad. He started solids about three weeks ago and now I'm thinking there might be a connection.

Have you noticed certain foods make it worse or just solids in general?

OP, sorry I can't help with the cereal situation. I'd probably do what cromie suggested. And hooray for getting to stop the Zantac! M HATED that stuff.

emmy236 · November 2013

Sorry we actually just had our Zantac upped on Friday. I'm no help

Thankful0124 · November 2013

We stopped the zantac last week. I am weaning her off the cereal. I cut it down by a third per bottle.

di1010 · November 2013

Haven't had our 6 month appointment yet. At the 4 month apt the Dr. said we would probably try to stop at 6 months. She doesn't seem uncomfortable anymore....just still really pukey!! I hope that stops soon!

LN1024 · November 2013

I finally got our pedi to put M on Zantac after months of him spitting up pools! I think transitioning it out would work best. If it starts to flare back up, maybe start thickening it again?