The Fam

It looks like the little guy is suffering from Gastrosophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). We always thought he was just an extra spitty baby, but it looks like the poor kid’s got reflux. I know how much fun that can be as an adult - I don’t even want to imagine how Zayne feels.

There’s an organization called PAGER, which stands for the Pediatric / Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflux Association. They seem to have some really good information about reflux in kids, along with tips about how to minimize symptoms.

One of the products that PAGER reccommends is the Amby Baby Hammock. This thing looks basically like a baby swing specially designed for sleeping in. It may a bit out of our range at US$230, but if it works it may be well worth it.

As far as food, the pediatrician suggested switching to the Enfamil AR formula. It’s got rice starch in it that thickens in the stomach, supposedly keeping it from coming back up. We’ll see how it goes.