Windi Device – Caution Required

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.

Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership