Acid Reflux in Kids: Tips to Ease your Child's GERD Everyday Health Menu NewslettersSearch GERD Caring for Kids With GERD Does your baby or child have GERD or reflux? Learn what you can do to help reduce his symptoms. By Jean RothmanMedically Reviewed by Niya Jones, MD, MPH Reviewed: November 19, 2009 Medically Reviewed Caring for a baby or child with chronic acid reflux or After discussing your child's symptoms with a Certain foods may aggravate GERD and should be avoided, including:Carbonated drinksFatty foods such as french fries or pizzaSpicy foodsAcidic food, such as pickles, citrus fruit and juices, and ketchup or other tomato-based foodsChocolateCaffeine, for instance in sodaPeppermintMustard and vinegar Some foods may cause more reflux symptoms than others, so keep track of your child's intake for a few days to identify specific food triggers. Also keep in mind that children with GERD shouldn't have any food in the two to three hours before bedtime. It may take a little trial and error to see what works best to decrease your baby or child's GERD. If your child's symptoms do persist, talk to your pediatrician about other treatment options, including medication. Rest assured though — GERD can be effectively managed. NEWSLETTERS Sign up for our Digestive Health Newsletter SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The Latest in GERD Treatment Options for GERD Although most cases of GERD can be effectively managed with lifestyle modifications and medications, sometimes surgery may be necessary.By Mark HenricksDecember 3, 2021 What’s the Difference Between Acid Reflux and GERD? A burning pain in your chest generally signals heartburn, right? But if you are thinking that heartburn, also known as acid reflux, is the same as gastroesophag...By Denise SchipaniDecember 1, 2021 What Is GERD? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and PreventionBy Ashley WelchAugust 27, 2021 Managing GERD in an Era of UncertaintyBy Everyday Health Guest ContributorNovember 22, 2019 Still Searching for Relief From GERDBy Sean Delshad, MD, MBAMay 24, 2019 Heartburn Causes, Symptoms, and DiagnosisBy Diana RodriguezSeptember 17, 2018 How Changes in Body Weight Affect GERD A growing body of research shows that your weight can have a significant impact on acid reflux and related symptoms.By Allison RyanJune 22, 2018 GERD Symptoms and DiagnosisBy Mark HenricksJune 19, 2018 How to Choose the Right GERD Diet Consuming smaller meals, eating slowly, and avoiding certain foods may help relieve symptoms of GERD.By Mark HenricksJune 14, 2018 New Diet to Cut Acid RefluxBy November 16, 2017 MORE IN Gout Diet: Foods to Eat and Avoid Mom, My Tummy Hurts: Common Digestive Issues in Kids Dealing With Dysphagia When You Have Eosinophilic Esophagitis Wellness inspired Wellness enabled FacebookTwitterInstagramPinterestYoutubeTikTok About Us Careers Editorial Policy Newsletters Meet Our Health Expert Network Privacy Policy Health News Accessibility Statement Terms of Use Contact Us Feedback Do Not Sell My Personal Information Popular Topics AdChoices NEWSLETTERS Get the best in health and wellness SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. A PROPERTY OF EHGLogo More From Everyday Health: Castle Connolly Top Doctors DailyOM Diabetes Daily Everyday Health Care Migraine Again 1996-2022 Everyday Health, Inc. Everyday Health is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. Badges Badges Badges