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...developed eosinophilic esophagitis, so when he did feed, it became so painful he couldn’t tolerate it at all. We were prescribed an elemental formula – Neocate – to try. At Nick’s first attempt, he took 50 mls without stopping. I was so happy I cried. And from there, he grew stronger and stronger. He gradually regained all his weight and then some. He smiled, laughed and even slept. Life was wonderful. For us, we had...

...many children on an elemental diet are limited in one or more of these food groups. They may be especially limited in processed foods, or foods that might include fiber but also have an allergen (such as whole grain bread, which can often have dairy or egg ingredients). Again, be sure to check with the healthcare team to see if the foods your child is eating meet his or her fiber needs. While there is...

...Needing allergy-friendly treats to host a birthday party for your food-allergic child who’s on a restricted diet? When your child has a food allergy or another condition limits foods he can eat, a typical birthday cake may not be an option. For example, most cakes and baked goods call for dairy, eggs, and wheat. All three are among the top eight allergens in the US! In fact, fish and shellfish are the only two...

...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...

...first. When introducing new foods, start with a “pea-size” amount and gradually increase over several days if there are no symptoms. If symptoms occur, stop the food being tested and discuss with your child’s doctor or dietitian. Continue to give your child foods that have already been introduced and tolerated. Again, always follow the advice of your healthcare professional. Neocate.com Visit our blog about introducing solid foods to your child’s diet. Take care, Marybeth...

Q: Our family keeps kosher, and we just found out that my child needs Neocate and Duocal. I know some formulas aren’t kosher. Can you tell me if your products are, and which kosher certifications they have? A: Sure! Most Neocate products and Duocal have been certified kosher pareve. (“Pareve” means there is nothing derived from milk or meat used in the product or on the manufacturing equipment.) Read more about Neocate Infant...

...Failure to Thrive treated in infants and children? Depending on the cause of FTT, it may be easier than you think to help your little one gain the proper weight he or she needs to get back on the growth charts. If it’s caused by a disease or condition such as GERD, Short Bowel Syndrome or a milk protein allergy, you may want to introduce an elemental formula such as Neocate. This will not only...