2023-04-21 13:52:51
If it is up to preverbal speech therapist Maaske Treurniet, parents will omit thickeners in baby food. Especially for younger babies it is unclear what substances such as locust bean gum and AR food do for the digestive system. In fact, babies at this age should only be fed milk. Starch can lead to constipation and important minerals that are in unthickened baby food are absorbed less well. This is reported by Vakblad Early.
According to Treurniet, many children suffer from reflux to a greater or lesser extent. “This belongs to babies. After all, they only receive liquid food and lie down for a large part of the day. It increases the chance of food flowing back.” According to Treurniet, reflux is therefore very normal and there is very little real reflux disease.
Feed differently
In addition, there are other interventions that can alleviate the reflux symptoms to some extent, such as feeding differently, changing the baby’s position and looking at the use of the right bottle and teat. Adjusting the feeding schedule can also help to prevent or at least reduce the complaints. For example, the amount of milk a child receives can also play a role in reflux complaints.
By: National Care Guide / Johanne Levinsky
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