Simply Thick

I am slightly confused by your question. When you are referring to different flavors do you mean the nectar/honey/pudding? Those aren’t actually flavors they are consistencies that the thickener will thicken the formula to. Nectar consistency is not very thick but what most babies need to be on. Honey consistency is just that the consistency of honey and pudding the same. The packets are for 4oz of fluid to thicken to that consistency. I would try it instead of rice cereal and if it is more for trying to keep the food down than for a true swallowing/aspiration issue then nectar is probably the consistency you need. I am a Dietitian and use to work with stroke patients in my former life and this a product we used all the time. You do either have to mix it with a fork (since it is a gel you have to break up the molecules to get it to thicken) or shake it vigorously to get it to work properly, I would recommend the fork since shaking will only add more air bubbles to the formula which will cause gas and then reflux etc. HTH.

another thought: is thickening even necessary?
it is mainly used when baby isn’t gaining weight and really for when there is aspiration when swallowing. the way to know HOW baby is swallowing, the mechanics of it, etc, is by what is called a Swallow Study. after the Swallow Study you would then be told what thickness of ST your baby needs…

it is not entirely proven that thickening helps reflux, although if you read through this board, many have sworn that their babies have benefitted from it!

I would TELL your dr you (your baby) NEED a Swallow Study! TELL dr you’re afraid of aspiration!