Windi Device – Caution Required
If you are considering using a Windi device for your baby (similar in look to the image above), please speak to a health care professional first.
The Windi device is a hollow tube that is inserted into the baby’s rectum (like a rectal thermometer) and is designed to naturally and instantly relieve gas and calm colic. Although the Windi device is sold by a range of well-known companies, Healthy Together, wish to highlight concerns with the Windi device which currently has limited evidence based research to support the effectiveness of the product.
Concerns relate to:
- Possibility of causing inflammation/bleeding/pain to your infant during or following the insertion of the tube into the rectum
- Possibility of introducing infection into the rectum
- Mask medical conditions which mimic colic symptoms, such as Cow’s milk protein allergies, reflux, and rare bowel conditions
If you have any concerns please contact your health care professional.