What are the treatments for acid reflux in infants?

If your baby is having difficulty with spitting up, abdominal pain or projectile vomiting, or if he is not gaining weight, talk to his pediatrician about his symptoms. He may be suffering from acid reflux, which is sometimes a temporary condition.Change Feeding TechniqueHelp your baby handle gastroesophageal reflux by giving her smaller and more frequent feedings. Burp her during her feedings and hold her upright while feeding her.Add Cereal to FormulaIf your baby is otherwise healthy, add baby rice cereal to his formula in order to thicken it.Alternative Feeding MethodsIf feeding technique changes don't help, your pediatrician may recommend switching to a higher-calorie formula or feeding by nasogastric tube if your baby is not growing well.MedicationYour pediatrician may prescribe H-2 blockers (Tagamet) or proton pump inhibitors (Prilosec). However, this could cause intestinal or respiratory infections.SurgeryIn severe cases, surgery may be needed if your baby's lower esophageal ...  more