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...this child with Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE). Nutritional Management: The child was started on an amino acid based formula, Neocate Infant. His parents were highly anxious regarding growth and the struggle to feed their baby, resulting in stressful feeding dynamics and a bumpy transition to Neocate Infant. His pediatrician and gastroenterologist together with the dietitian recommended Neocate Nutra for additional calories and the developmental opportunity to acquire oral motor skills such as successful spoon feedings. Neocate...

...regurgitation Back arching Refusal to eat Constant or sudden crying Chronic hiccups Irritability or fussiness If you think that your little one might have GERD, check in with your doctor or a pediatric gastroenterologist. They will probably recommend an infant dose of medications typically used to treat reflux in adults. A hypoallergenic amino acid-based formula can often help babies with GERD, too, because infantile reflux is sometimes caused or made worse by allergies to milk...

...milk allergy. So Liza and Scott tried switching Luke’s formula to specialized formulas. They tried Alimentum, Similac, and EleCare, but none of them helped Luke. Actually, the bleeding was getting worse. The gastroenterologist then suggested that Luke try Neocate Infant, a hypoallergenic, amino acid-based formula. Unlike other milk-based formulas, Neocate is 100% dairy-free and comprised of proteins broken down to their simplest form (amino acids) which babies like Luke, who are unable to digest whole...

...about the increased DHA and the rest of the improvements in the new Neocate! Neocate Infant DHA/ARA continues to be the same trusted hypoallergenic, amino acid-based formula suitable for the dietary management of cow and soy milk allergies, multiple food protein intolerance, eosinophilic esophagitis, short bowel syndrome and other conditions requiring an elemental diet. We look forward to bringing you the best clinical nutrition products. If you have any questions, please contact our Nutrition Support...

...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,...

...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...