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...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...

...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...

...allergy-safe Valentine’s Day! The Neocate Team   Neocate® is a family of hypoallergenic, amino acid-based medical foods for use under medical supervision and is indicated for cow milk allergy, multiple food allergies and related GI and allergic conditions. Talk to your health provider to see if Neocate is right for you. Consult your healthcare professional to determine if this recipe, ingredients, and consistency are appropriate for your child. Nutritional values are approximate and will vary...

...the amount of fiber he or she is getting, and whether or not more fiber might be helpful. Nutricia already has the only amino acid-based formula with fiber (Neocate Junior with Prebiotics), which can help meet your little one’s fiber needs. Know what’s available Fiber comes in MANY different forms, and is found in a variety of foods. The best sources of dietary fiber are fruits, vegetables, beans (or “legumes”), nuts, and whole grains. However,...

...foods until your baby is a year old. If it’s any consolation, if you suffer from food allergies, you’re probably more aware of the symptoms than the average parent and, hopefully, you’re able to spot the signs quickly. If that does happen, remember to consult with the pediatrician and either eliminate all the allergens from your diet while breastfeeding or switch formulas to an amino acid-based formula like Neocate. As always, I’d love to see...

...age 2) Management Avoid products with lactose If the infant is breastfed: Mothers should remove all milk preoteins from their diet, including “lactose-free” products or products with “whey” or “casein” on the label If the infant is bottle fed: Switch to a hypoallergenic amino acid-based formula such as Neocate How did you determine if you or your child had a food allergy or food intolerance? Did you find allergy testing to be reliable, or was...