Does Thickener Help Reflux?

Thickened feeds — Thickening formula or expressed breast milk may help to reduce the frequency of acid reflux and is a reasonable approach to reducing symptoms in a healthy infant who is gaining weight normally.

What is formula thickener used for?

Product Information. Aptamil Feed Thickener is a premium specialty thickening agent. It may be mixed with breast milk, standard infant formulas or some specialty infant formulas, to help manage regurgitation issues. In all cases, it should only be used under medical supervision.

How does Carobel help reflux?

The thickener keeps working as time passes by so when my daughter has finished eating the food is still thickening in her tummy. This reduces reflux significantly and calms her after feeding as she's no longer throwing up.