Thickeners In Breastmilk

thickeners. Rice cereal and oatmeal are natural thickeners that can be added to breast milk, but they may alter the taste and nutritional composition of breast milk.

Commercial thickeners,on the other hand, are specially designed for infants and are often made with rice starch or other foodgrade thickeners that do not affect the taste or nutritional value of breast milk.

Thickening breast milk can be done by adding the thickener to the breast milk using a bottle or a syringe. The mixture should be stirred or shaken well to ensure even distribution of the thickener. It is important to note that thickened breast milk may require a larger nipple or a specialized feeding system to ensure that the infant can swallow the milk easily.