Gelmix Recipes Made for Use with IDDSI Framework Master List features Gelmix recipes with Breast milk, Water and 60+ types of infant formula. For individual recipe sheets visit gelmix.com/recipes Click to Download Gelmix Recipes Made for Use with IDDSI Framework Master List
Read More »Preparing thickened feedings ahead of time can make feeding routines easier at home, overnight, at daycare, or while traveling. Freshly expressed breast milk and prepared formula may be thickened with Gelmix up to 24 hours in advance. For powdered formula, Gelmix-thickened water may also be prepared in advance and combined with formula powder at feeding […]
Read More »Sending Gelmix-thickened feedings to daycare may require a little planning because daycare policies and bottle-preparation capabilities vary. Whenever possible, establish a routine at home before providing instructions to daycare. Start by asking your daycare Before choosing a preparation method, ask: Will staff prepare or mix bottles? Can bottles be stored in a refrigerator? Can staff […]
Read More »Selecting the best thickener can be overwhelming. Whether you’re a parent needing a solution for a baby’s reflux or someone needing a thickener for swallowing problems, the right choice is essential. It’s crucial to choose a product that’s safe, effective, and easy to use. This post explores two popular thickeners: Gelmix Infant Thickener and Purathick […]
Read More »Recently featured on the First Bite podcast, “Strategies from SLPs Breaking Down Barriers to PFD Care,” SLP leaders from Boston Medical Center, Juliet Ochura, MS CCC-SLP, CLC, Kerry Pearl, MS CCC-SLP, CLC, & Jennifer Perez, MS CCC-SLP, CLC, share their successful strategies and initiatives to breaking down health equity barriers. One of these initiatives was […]
Read More »What are the ingredients in Gelmix? Organic Tapioca Maltodextrin, Organic Carob Bean Gum, Calcium Carbonate. What is a serving size of Gelmix? One serving of Gelmix is 2.4g, which is equivalent to 2 scoops from the Gelmix Jar or 1 individual serving stick. One 2.4g serving is also equivalent to a level 1 teaspoon. How […]
Read More »According to current NASPGHAN-ESPGHAN Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux Clinical Practice Guidelines, thickening infant feeds is suggested as a first-line approach for infants with recurrent regurgitation or spit-ups (GER or GERD). Thicken Breast Milk with a Carob Bean Gum Thickener Continuing breast feeding is encouraged for infants with reflux. Pumped breast milk can be thickened with a […]
Read More »Properly stored human milk maintains many of its unique qualities and continues to be a preferred alternative when freshly expressed milk is not an option. Warming stored breast milk to body temperature is accepted and even encouraged for some neonatal digestive systems, however most experts agree that to preserve the unique bioactive attributes of human […]
Read More »This double sided printable guide reviews how to thicken infant milk when thickening is recommended to reduce spit-ups, with breast milk instructions on one side, and formula instructions on the other. Updated 07/09/26. Click to Download Guide to Thickening Breast Milk & Formula for Spit-Ups
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