I'll say something you probably don't want to hear but . . .

My DD#1 had huge problems and was diagnosed with reflux. We tried herbal remedies, mylanta, zantac, gaviscon and losec. We also tried massage and chiropractors, and I eliminated dairy and wheat from my diet. Eventually out of pure desperation I went to a naturopath come kineseologist ("witch doctor" I call him) who said that my daughter had gluten and dairy protein intolerances (these have since been confirmed medically) that were aggravating her reflux. Anyway, he said I either had to cut out basically my entire diet and start again - no red meats, no wheats, limited fruits and vegies, no dairy etc etc etc - or I put her on soy formula. I tried the formula and within 2 days my daughter was completely pain free and drug free.

I've just been through the same issues with DD#2, although fortunately not so severe. The paediatric allergies I saw with her fully supported the idea of soy formula feeding. She will still tolerate a breastfeed or two per day, provided they are not consecutive.

I know I'm going against the popular view here that breastfeeding is best, but in some cases it just simply isn't unless you are prepared to wholescale change your own diet. I weighed up the pros and cons and decided my child on formula was best for my family as a whole.