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Thickening Feeds is Recommended for Infants with Reflux

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 […]

Guide to Thickening Breast Milk When Recommended for Dysphagia

Is it Safe to Warm Human Milk? How Warm Does it Need to Be Before Mixing in Gelmix?

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 […]

Guide to Thickening Breast Milk When Recommended for Reducing Spit-Ups

Guide to Thickening Formula when Recommended for Reducing Spit-Ups

Purathick Letter of Medical Necessity

Gelmix Letter Of Medical Necessity

Gelmix Scoop & Incremental Household Measures

If you do not have the Gelmix scoop or need to mix smaller increments, you can use a gram scale or one of these common household measures. The Gelmix jar contains a half serving (1.2g) scoop, which is equivalent to a level 1/2 teaspoon.

Guía para Espesar Leche Materna para Reflujo

Esta es una Guía Imprimible para Espesar Leche Materna Cuando se recomienda para reducir el Reflujo.

Espesamiento de Fórmula con Gelmix (Guía Imprimible)

Esta es una guía rápida con instrucciones para mezclar, y consejos para preparación avanzada de fórmula con Gelmix.