Table 2. Expert consensus on infant regurgitation.
| No. | Consensus statements based on expert opinion | Consensus* |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A thickened formula is recommended for formula-fed infants with regurgitation after ruling out alarm signs. | 87% |
| 2 | In the absence of alarm signs, trial of a thickened formula with Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 can be considered the first-line therapy for 2–4 weeks. | 80% |
| 3 | Exclusively breastfed infants with regurgitation should not be overfed; mothers should continue breastfeeding and be offered feeding advice. | 100% |
| 4 | Experts agree with the Rome Working Committee’s decision to leave “troublesome” symptoms out of the new Rome IV criteria (due to difficulty defining “troublesome” in infancy”). | 100% |
*Proportion of votes ≥6; consensus was reached if >75% of the working group members voted in favour of each question.