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Feed baby half as much, twice as often.
That is the main reflux rule. Smaller, more frequent feedings are easier to digest, allowing milk to be emptied from the stomach faster.
Keep baby upright after a feeding.
Keep him upright and quiet (no jostling, please!) for at least a half-hour after feeding. This lets gravity help empty the milk from the stomach quicker. Wear your baby many hours a day in a soft carrier. Try to keep your baby as calm as you can during digestion, because crying increases intra-abdominal pressure and aggravates reflux.
Breastfeed as often and as long as possible.
Breastmilk is appropriately dubbed the easy-in/easy-out food because it empties from the stomach much quicker than formula and softens baby's stools to prevent constipation, which also might aggravate reflux.
If formula feeding, ask your doctor about a "hypoallergenic" formula. These pre-digested formulas (Alimentum and Nutramigen) empty from the stomach quicker than standard formulas. Also, babies with reflux have a higher incidence of intolerance to cows-milk-based formulas.
Encourage frequent sucking. Saliva acts both as a natural lubricant and helps repair the irritated lining of the esophagus. Let your baby suck on your finger, or even a pacifier, between feedings.
Elevate baby at night.
To let gravity help your baby at night, elevate the head of his crib approximately thirty degrees by placing blocks under the two front feet of baby's crib. You could also try a reflux wedge, available from infant product stores. This wedge allows baby to sleep at about a 30 to 45 degree angle, thus lessening regurgitation and painful night waking.
Keep a diary.
Note your baby's symptoms and jot down everyday whether they're getting better, worse, or staying about the same. Your observation will help your doctor prescribe the appropriate acid-controlling medicines.
Get support. Consult the Pediatric and Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflux Association (PAGER) at reflux.org. This organization is composed of parents and professionals who have had children with reflux. They are very knowledgeable about the treatment.