Elisa, I do not have off hand info on early solids and incidence of allergies in babies. However, the articles I would quote to MD's concerning reflux therapy is those done by Susan Orenstein, published in Journal of Pediatrics around 1987 or 1988. She has done several of the classic work demonstrating that cereal does not diminishes GER but simply makes spit ups more "decent" and makes care providers a little happier. Also check with your medical school library for the latest GI book "Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disease" by Wyllie and Hyams, Saunders. They have a great chapter on GER and the management part is very clear! If you need more specific, Email me privately. Will be glad to help. Maryelle