Family Resources
Age-Based Thickeners
Which Thickener?
The decision on which brand of thickener to use should be made through discussions between the parent and the child’s medical team. This list is not exhaustive and other brands are available. LCN does not recommend any specific brand of thickener.
<1 year
*Approved for use in infants. Consult your medical team for specific recommendations. Do not use GelMix for infants under six pounds or those born preterm and currently under a corrected age of two weeks (42 weeks postmenstrual age).
1 year+
3 years+
12 years+
*SimplyThick EasyMix could be an option for thickening liquids for children under the age of 12, if recommended and monitored by a physician. Check with your child’s medical team to see if it would be safe, based on the product’s specific ingredients and your child’s medical history.