Here's one reference found at
http://staff.washington.edu/growing/Feed/GER.htm

"The use of feedings thickened with cereal may reduce the episodes of
regurgitant reflux but non-regurgitant reflux and attendant problems may
still occur. In fact, respiratory symptoms associated with GER may be
worsened by the addition of cereal to infant bottles. Orenstein et al.
(1992) found increased cough in infants with respiratory disease who were
given thickened feedings. The addition of cereal to formula feedings may
decrease gastric emptying time and actually increase episodes of reflux and
aspiration."

Megan Allen
Breastfeeding counselor for Nursing Mothers, INC
Newark DE

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