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 »This printable guide reviews how to thicken breast milk when thickening is recommended for dysphagia. Our guides to thickening breast milk and formula, for reflux and dysphagia, are now available under printable documents. Updated 01/01/2025.
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 printable guide reviews how to thicken breast milk when thickening is recommended for reflux or to reduce spit-ups. Our guides to thickening breast milk and formula, for reflux and dysphagia, are now available under printable documents. Updated 04/08/2025.
Read More »This printable guide reviews how to thicken formula when thickening is recommended for reflux or to reduce spit-ups. Our guides to thickening breast milk and formula, for reflux and dysphagia, are now available under printable documents. Updated 04/08/2025.
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