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...both confirmed the diagnosis of milk and soy allergies, allergy-related eosinophilic esophagitis and allergy-related gastroesophageal reflux. Riley’s pediatrician recommended Neocate Infant, a hypoallergenic, amino acid-based formula. Because Neocate is made up of individual amino acids (the building blocks of protein), it was easier for Riley to digest than the hydrolysate formulas he originally tried which contain protein chains that have only been partially broken down. Within 36 hours of starting on Neocate, Riley’s diarrhea stopped,...

...amino acid-based formula that makes such a difference for babies with food allergies. It’s important to follow the steps to help give your baby’s rash the best chance to heal. We know that it is so hard to see your little one feeling so uncomfortable but remember it may take some time, even after you start using Neocate. What steps did you take to know that your baby’s rash was caused by food allergy? –...

...the age of 10, what alternative products are available? We have several options for those who require an amino acid-based formula and are over the age of 10. • Neocate Junior unflavored without prebiotics (powder) • Neocate Junior with prebiotics (powder) o Vanilla o Strawberry o Chocolate • Neocate Splash (ready to feed) o Vanilla o Orange-Pineapple o Grape o Tropical Fruit o Unflavored The above options continue to be available and are all indicated...

...As always, check with your little one’s health care team to make sure they are appropriate. Neocate-Only Dinner Ideas For children whose diets are strictly limited to amino acid-based formula, the same formula breakfast, lunch and dinner can be difficult for some children, especially older children. As we’ve mentioned in the previous two posts in this series, Nutricia offers multiple flavors in both Neocate Junior and Neocate’s Splash. Many children have an easier time with...

...limited to amino acid-based formula, the same formula one lunch after another can become very routine. One great option Nutricia offers is the multiple flavors of Neocate Splash. Many children find restrictive diets less of a struggle if they have a say in the flavor. On top of this, Splash is packaged in kid-friendly drink boxes so that nobody knows their drinking a special medical formula. Another option is to send your little one to...

...Question: Since starting on Neocate a week ago for her milk protein allergy, my 7 month old daughter seems like she might be constipated. She is having less frequent bowel movements (sometimes she goes a whole day or two without pooping!) and I am worried. Is this normal or could it be a sign of something else? Answer: We get a lot of questions from Neocate parents about constipation. Amino acid-based formulas like Neocate...

...with SBS who use Neocate? We’d love to hear your stories! -Mallory [1] De Greef E, Mahler T, Janssen A, Cuypers H, Veereman-Wauters G. The Influence of Neocate in Paediatric Short Bowel Syndrome on PN Weaning. J Nutr Metab. 2010;2010. pii: 297575. Epub 2010 May 31. [2] Bines J, Francis D, Hill D. Reducing parenteral requirement in children with short bowel syndrome: impact of an amino acid-based complete infant formula. J Pediatr Gastr Nutr. 1998;26(2):123-128...

...deficiency of one or more of these nutrients. How can you ensure there’s enough calcium in your diet? When you or your child needs to stay away from milk-containing products, how do you ensure those vital nutrients for growth are being met? Children on milk elimination diets who cannot breastfeed – especially under the age of 2 years – are recommended to use a hypoallergenic formula to supplement the diet. This is where amino acid-based...