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Gelmix Infant Thickener for Breast Milk & Formula, 4.4 oz Jar

$8.99 USD

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Safe for Infants
Thickens Breast Milk and Formula
Free of All Common Allergens
Mixes easily with WARM milk

Product description

Gelmix Infant Thickener for Breast Milk and Formula, Pediatric Choice for Reflux and Dysphagia

thickens breast milk and formula

Unlike cereals & starches, Gelmix does not break down amylase in breast milk. Maintains the nutritional balance of the infant's natural diet.

*#1 Pediatric Choice. Gelmix is the only thickener recommended for both breast milk & formula, according to Duncan, D. R., Larson, K., & Rosen, R. L. (2019). Clinical aspects of thickeners for pediatric gastroesophageal reflux and oropharyngeal dysphagia. Current gastroenterology reports, 21(7), 6.

thickener safe for infants

Made for use with infants born term weighing at least 6 pounds.

Do not use Gelmix with preterm infants until they have reached at least 6 pounds and a corrected age of 2 weeks (aka 42 weeks postmenstrual age).

hypoallergenic

Organic, Kosher, GMO free & Vegan. Does not contain any common allergens, including corn, soy, gluten and dairy. No xanthan gum.

Gelmix is USDA certified organic by QCS (2021) and certified Kosher by Kosher Organics (2021).

Wash Your Hands

Always wash hands with soap & water before preparation.

bottle warmer, start with warm infant milk

Pour desired amount of lukewarm liquid (about 100°F) into bottle. Freshly expressed breast milk at body temperature is sufficient.

mix well, shake up bottle

Sprinkle in Gelmix following usage recommendations and shake well for about 30 seconds or until powder is completely dissolved. Work quickly to avoid clumps.

wait 5-10 minutes

Wait 5-10 minutes until desired consistency is reached. Mix again before feeding. Always test temperature before feeding.

gelmix mixing instructions, usage recommendations, thickened breast milk, formula, iddsi

Which Consistency Should I use?

If thickening is recommended to reduce spit-ups, a slightly thick consistency is usually effective. Start with one scoop (1.2g) per 3-4 oz. of warm milk and increase as needed.

If thickening is recommended due to swallowing difficulties, carefully follow your healthcare provider's instructions on which consistency to safely thicken up to. Usage instructions are designed for use with the IDDSI framework.

Can I Prepare in Advance?

Most liquids can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and rewarmed for feeding. If served cold, the consistency will be thicker. Always follow CDC guidelines on safe handling and storage of breast milk and formula. It is not typically recommend to rewarm breast milk more than once.

Why is there a range in the usage instructions?

There are natural variations between formulas. Breast milk and elemental formulas tend to need more thickener than regular infant formulas to achieve desired consistency.