Simply thick has been withdrawn as it increased NEC. Thickening feedings of any kind for GER is not effective. It is occasionally done for neurologically impaired infants until they get their GT. Nancy Nancy E. Wight MD, IBCLC, FABM, FAAP Neonatologist, San Diego Neonatology, Inc. Medical Director, Sharp HealthCare Lactation Services Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome