How can I thicken my reflux feed?

To thicken the feed, 1 ounce (30 mL) of formula or expressed breast milk is usually combined with up to 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of infant cereal.

Can thickener make reflux worse?

The NHMRC indicates that feed thickeners have some adverse effects, such as increasing the length of time it takes for feeds to pass through the stomach, and even increasing reflux.

Is Carobel suitable from birth?

Cow & Gate Instant Carobel is a gelling or thickening agent that can be used for both breastfed and bottle-fed infants. It’s a food for special medical purposes for the dietary management of habitual and recurrent vomiting and rumination. Suitable for full term infants, children and adults.

How do you give Carobel?

Prepare a thick gel and feed in small quantities with a spoon before and during the infant milk feed. To prepare a thicker gel, add 3 level scoops of Cow & Gate Instant Carobel to 60ml (2fl oz) of warm, previously boiled water. Stir well and leave to thicken for 3-4 minutes. Stir again and feed immediately.

What do you need to know about instant Carobel?

Instant Carobel is for the use in the dietary management of habitual and recurrent vomiting, dysphagia and rumination. Instant Carobel is a food for special medical purpose and is suitable for full term infants, children and adults.

Do you need a prescription for cow and gate instant Carobel?

You do not need a prescription to buy Instant Carobel, but it should only be used when recommended by a doctor, midwife or healthcare professional. When should Cow & Gate Instant Carobel not be used?

When to use instant Carobel for vomiting and reflux?

Instant Carobel is used to manage vomiting, reflux or spitting up in full-term infants, but it can also be used to help children and adults suffering from the same issues. Cow & Gate Instant Carobel is ideal for those whose doctor or midwife has suggested using a thicker milk formula for their little one. Why does my baby keep spitting up?

Can you give instant Carobel to a preterm baby?

Instant Carobel is suitable for full-term infants, children and adults. We do not recommend to use Instant Carobel with preterm or low birthweight babies and there is no clinical data available to support its use with these infants. Only to be used under medical supervision. All instructions for preparation and use should be followed carefully.