You can help manage your baby's acid reflux by changing their formula and making adjustments to the way you feed them. However, if your baby has severe reflux or isn't improving with feeding adjustments, talk to your doctor about medications or other treatment options.

Does formula reduce reflux?

Thickened feeds — Thickening formula or expressed breast milk may help to reduce the frequency of acid reflux and is a reasonable approach to reducing symptoms in a healthy infant who is gaining weight normally.

What formula is best for reflux and gas?

Enfamil AR or Similac for Spit-Up are specialty formulas that can be helpful for infants that do have reflux, and that may be an option if your child doesn't have a milk protein allergy or lactose intolerance.