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...inspiration for non-edible birthday cakes, check out these creative ideas that have been submitted to us in the past: Connor’s birthday “Neo-Cake“ Sy’s Foodless Bowling Cake (image source Nomuck.com) Mallory’s Cake for Caroline “My sister Caroline has a feeding tube but up until last year, she was able to eat SOME food by mouth so we always just got her a regular birthday cake. She can no longer have any food by mouth due to...

...an average level of 0.32% of fatty acids[i]. When breast feeding isn’t possible, infant nutrition experts recommend that infant formulas provide between 0.2-0.5% total fatty acids as DHA[ii]. The reformulated version of Neocate Infant with DHA and ARA provides DHA at a level of 0.35% of total fatty acids, which is in line with current recommendations and closer to the average levels found in breast milk. We hope you are as excited as we are...

...Some little ones, like Rachel’s son Baby E from our guest post last week, are allergic to the dairy proteins passed along in their mother’s breast milk. This can often result in a cow’s milk allergy and a confused mom. Fortunately this doesn’t mean the end of breastfeeding, but rather the start of an elimination diet. When starting an elimination diet the breastfeeding mom removes all dairy including “hidden” dairy from her diet. Because...

...Dear Neocate Community: At Nutricia North America, we work very hard to ensure your child receives the best possible nutritional support. We have received concerns from individuals requiring tube feedings and using Neocate Splash Unflavored. In some cases, patients found small, visible particles of the calcium ingredient in the product that clogged their feeding tubes. At that time, we updated you on these reports. The particles were safe for consumption and dis not affect...

...Patient History: Immediately following his birth, Blaise suffered from a severe skin rash that developed once his mother began feeding him regular formula. Unable to tolerate the formula, Blaise experienced persistent vomiting and diarrhea, accompanied with sleepless nights. Blaise’s symptoms caused him to consistently be fussy and lethargic despite his mother’s countless attempts to console him. “The longer we fed him the formula, the worse his rash, vomiting and diarrhea got,” says Danielle, Blaise’s...

Many parents come to April and I with questions about introducing new foods to their child once he or she is symptom-free and growing strong. Of course, this is something you should talk about with your child’s doctor or dietitian. After all, every child – and every child’s allergy – is different. But we’ve also put together a transition guide that we think you’ll find helpful. Here are a few highlights: Only...

...may be ideal since he/she is just beginning to eat fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins. As your baby gets older and can start self-feeding, be prepared to spend extra time at the grocery store as label reading becomes more critical (see point number 3). As a parent, be sure to engage in regular self-care by talking to a counselor, pastor, friend, or family member when the stress becomes overwhelming. Find a support group so you...

...to consult an allergist. The skin test the allergist conducted on Aidan showed no allergy to soy so the family tried a soy-based infant formula. At the first feeding, the formula caused Aidan to vomit for nearly six hours. That’s when Laura scheduled an appointment with a gastroenterologist who prescribed a medication to treat his reflux symptoms. Even with the reflux medicine, Aidan was still not a healthy baby. Frustrated, Laura and Brett took Aidan...