our 6 weeks old has lots of reflux / spitting mouthfuls after most feeds. frequent feeds, burping, holding upright after feed didn't seem to be effective. Our pediatrician has prescribed Omeprazole. Looking for some first hand feedback from mothers on reflux and this med.

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Found some accounts online from parents with babies prescribed with Omeprazole. This article talks about how the medicine didn't work and her children reacted rather negatively to it. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2246075/Reflux-Why-doctors-giving-babies-heartburn-pills-meant-adults.html On the other hand, this parent shared how her son's reflux improved after taking Omeprazole: http://www.livingwithreflux.org/our-reflux-baby-experience-seeing/

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