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...a form of fiber that supports certain types of bacteria, bifidobacteria. The HMOs in breast milk provide multiple health benefits to infants. The prebiotics added to various infant formulas can mimic some of the benefits of HMOs. The types of prebiotics added to infant formula include: Short-chain fructooligosaccharides (scFOS, a.k.a. fructooligosaccharides) Long-chain fructooligosaccharides (lcFOS, a.k.a. inulin) Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) Polydextrose (PDX) The diets of typical toddlers, children, and teenagers contain foods that are sources of fiber....

...If your baby consumes Neocate or another infant formula, you have most likely heard of DHA and ARA. You may be wondering “What are DHA and ARA?” and “Why are they added to infant formula?” We’ll fill you in with today’s post! Docosahexaenoic acid, better known as DHA, and arachidonic acid, better known as ARA, are fatty acids found in breast milk, as well as in some foods, like fish and eggs. (Fatty acids...

...3 tsp gluten-free baking powder 2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup Spectrum Organic All Vegetable Shortening 5 fl oz rice milk (or Neocate formula) Stir together flour, baking powder, sugar & salt. Cut in shortening with a fork until fine and mealy. Add rice milk (or Neocate formula) all at once. Pour into a greased 8” pan, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture and bake at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes. Serve warm for...

...Recently, I’ve received a lot of questions regarding the different types of hypoallergenic formulas that are out there. Often, babies with milk protein allergies will try several formulas before finding one that actually works. Here’s a run-down of formulas for you. Hydrolysate (Extensively Hydrolyzed) Formula: Nutramigen and Alimentum are hydrolysate formulas. Although these formulas are hypoallergenic, the protein in these formulas is only not fully broken down. Therefore, allergic reactions can still occur when...

...at birth, I learned that she was breastfed and supplemented with infant formula that was supposed to be “easier to digest.” Mom reported the baby had a difficult time transitioning from formula to cow’s milk. She decided to use a combination of alternative kinds of milk–soy and rice milk. Recently, her diet consisted mainly of rice milk since she preferred its taste. Unfortunately, rice milk is naturally a poor source of protein, unlike cow or...