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Foods to Stop Acid Reflux in Toddlers

Though not as common or as severe as adult acid reflux, toddler acid reflux is still prevalent and can be a sign of an underlying danger to the child's health or even a preexisting condition. Luckily, medicine is not always needed to stop the reflux. Sometimes, simply watching a child's diet is all that is needed.

  1. Meal Size and Snacks

    • Meal size is even more important than the food served. Give the child small meals, with snacks in between. Overeating and too-full stomachs can cause improper digestion. Small snacks can keep the child nourished without "over-filling" him. When a child eats too much, acid reflux can be caused by stomach churning.

    No Junk Food

    • Avoid junk foods that are high in fat and sugar. Unbalanced meals with little nourishment are unhealthy for a child's developing body and unfamiliar stomach. With acid reflux, it is more about what your child should not eat rather than what she should eat.

    Say "No" to Soda

    • Though sweet and a favored treat, soda can be unhealthy for a child with acid reflux issues. The carbonation mixed with low nutrition and high sugars can cause increased acid reflux, which can damage a child's esophagus.

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