Many PAGER families say that taking probiotics has been helpful for their child's GERD and constipation. These beneficial bacteria naturally occur in the gut and are vital to digesting some foods.

There are many different types of probiotics on the market. Six different companies were giving out samples at the last medical conference we attended.

There are many sites on the internet that promote specific probiotics. We could not find many that compare the various types. This is one of the few: http://www.healthyfellow.com/413/probiotic-supplements/

If you find other good sites, let us know.