Rachel,

I found that my refluxers were extremely picky eaters too. Often, they would just eat a few foods-like 10. No kidding. Then one food would be dropped and another would be added. It kept changing. I always tried to keep them interested in new foods and I accomplished this by taking them shopping, letting them select a food here and there, had them help me in the kitchen and let them eat with friends. I made sure they ate with super eaters-kids who ate anything and everything with ease.

I think diet is important with reflux but how we eat is equally important. My refluxers had an "eating window" when they ate the most foods each day. That is when I provided the richest nutrients. They also ate small frequent meals and often limited fluids. Every calorie counted. I used vitamins and nutrition drinks because they preferred carbohydrates and protein and hardly any veggies and fruits. I have written extensively about these topics here on HealthCentral and in my book, Reflux 101.

Let me know a bit more about what your son will eat right now and maybe we can build some recipies and strategies from there.

Best wishes,

Jan