custard powder?

[milkshake]

hi girls ;)

just a silly question....

Is it ok to put custard powder in a babies bottle of formula?

Someone told me it is, but i want more opinions on the subject!

:)

[wilsmum]

i've never heard of this, however someone once suggested i put the rice cereal in wil's bottle when he wasn't taking to solids.
I don't think that it is a good idea to do this as it could probably lead to over-eating as the baby thinks that they are just drinking their usual amount of milk (does that make sense?) - and they don't really need extra food til around 6 months (this is according to the world health organisation).
how old is your baby? if he/she is over six months, maybe you could try feeding him/her some custard or vegies after a formula feed.
if your baby is under six months of age, formula should be enough for them. if you are concerned about your bub not getting enough to eat, i would try to increase the amount of milk (especially at night time) or talk to your child health nurse.
people do tend to give you a lot of advice when you're a mum - if ever you are unsure i think that it is wise to talk to others especially health professionals who know what they are talking about.
That is my opinion!

[*angelcatcher*]

HI JUST WONDERING IF YOUR LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO THINCKEN UP BUBS FORMULA YOU CAN BUY THICKNER FROM THE CHEMIST FOR ABOUT $13.00 MADE BY KARICARE ? :confused:

[Gemma]

I agree with wilsmum, amybe some rice cereal but try solids (if old enough) or increase feeds. I don't know if I would use karicare to thicken a bottle as the thickened milk wont pass through the teat. Karicare is more used for persons with a delayed swallow ie person who cannot drink thin fluids wtihout them ending up in the lung (know as aspiration).

Gemma

[Lachlan's Mum]

Hi all

In relation to the Karicare thickener - is it also used for reflux babies - to thicken their feeds. From personal experience it is hard to get it through the teats and we've had lots of trial and error - success with Avent variable flow teats as they are big enough.

Anyway - it is really just a thickener - not unlike cornflour - and will not add any nutritional value. Probably best with the rice cereal for this reason. I also found it made my bub constipated so we've stopped using it now even though he has reflux.

P.S. the thickened feeds did not make my bub sleep more! :p