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...food allergy information on their website. Have questions? Comment below! -Patricia Novak MPH RD CLE LD Today’s guest blog post is by Patricia Novack. Patricia has 30 years experience working with children and adolescents with autism, developmental disabilities, food allergies and chronic illness. Her work includes clinical practice in both hospital and community based programs, professional training and curriculum development. The common thread throughout has been addressing feeding issues in children from infancy through adolescence....

...Clowes, AllergyMoms provides support for parents of children with food allergies. The Web site and monthly newsletter features articles, food allergy recipes and the latest news and research on breast-feeding, hypoallergenic formulas, eczema, reflux, anaphylaxis and school policy. We hope you find these groups helpful! There are also a number of local support and advocacy groups out there that are ready to lend a hand too. What groups have been good resources for you? -Sarah...

We often hear from parents looking for tips to transition their baby from a bottle to a cup. It can be a difficult process for any parent but it can be especially stressful for parents of children with multiple food allergies who depend on a special formula for a bulk of their nutritional needs. In today’s post, we’ll provide you with some tips and resources for making the big switch! According to the...

...for this post. How do I know if I need a registered dietitian? Food allergies result in the elimination of more than just food, they can lead to decreased quality of life and nutrition. A registered dietitian can ensure adequate nutrition, aid in meeting feeding milestones and improve quality of day to day living with food allergies. You can also be educated on how to find appropriate substitutions and label reading. Whether you have just...

...a child has swallowing problems, the physician or feeding specialist may recommend altering the consistency of liquids and solids in the diet to make swallowing easier. Sometimes the physician may recommend thickening with rice cereal, and other times they will recommend a commercial thickener such as Thick-It. In the case of dysphagia, there is no problem using a thickener with Neocate, so long as it is recommended by a healthcare provider and it contains no...

...healthcare team for guidance. Before you do, we have developed a some handouts that may help you have that discussion. Look on this resources page for guides on Transitioning to Neocate and Feeding Tips for a Successful Transition. We hope the answers to these questions help you when starting Neocate. As always, if you have questions about using the formula, please give our Nutrition Specialist team a call at 1-800-365-7354, Mo-Fr, 8:30am-5:00pm, ET. -Christine Graham-Garo,...

As a parent, it’s hard to hear that your child has been diagnosed with Failure to Thrive, often written as “FTT.” I often talk to parents who are confused by the diagnosis and not sure exactly what it means, so I thought I’d take the time today to answer some basic questions. For those who don’t know, FTT is a medical term and is used to describe poor weight gain over an...