After some reading on the internet I have decided not to thicken Jac's feeds. The evidence to support this as an effective way reduce his reflux are thin and the downsides are fairly high. There is a potential to cause problems with allergies later in life and also Type I diabetes if Jac is introduced to solids this early (he is only 3 months old adjusted.) See Kellymom for more information. This would also in all likelihood complicate our attempts to start breastfeeding.
I would prefer to avoid these complications and stick with breast milk and meds (which we would need to continue even if we started thickening his feeds.)
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