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...process of transitioning is not set in stone. For some little ones, a straight switch to the next formula is no problem. For others, a more gradual approach may be needed. For little ones who follow a gradual switch, fading is a strategy where a small amount of a new formula is mixed with something the child is used to (such as expressed breast milk, another formula, or another beverage they currently drink), gradually increasing...

...and without any issues. If your patient requires a slower transition, we recommend the fading approach. Fading is a strategy where a small amount of a new formula is mixed with something the child is used to (such as expressed human milk, another formula, or another beverage), gradually increasing the ratio of new to old over time. We provide more information regarding formula transition in our transition guide—“A Guide to Transitioning.” Please note that unlike...

...What caused the shortage of Neocate? The unexpected Abbott Nutrition recall in February has led to a huge surge in demand for alternative amino acid-based formula, including our Neocate® products. This has led to product shortages throughout the industry. You can read more about the Abbott Nutrition Recall here: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/abbott-voluntarily-expands-recall-powder-formulas-manufactured-one-plant Why is it taking so long to produce more Neocate? Amino acid-based products, like Neocate, are for medical use and require specialized ingredients and...

...the part of food that the body responds to in a typical allergic reaction. The soy oil was essential because it provides certain fats that human infants need to get from their diet – fats which are also found in breast milk. If a baby can’t breastfeed and drinks formula instead, the formula is required by law to contain these essential fats. For many years, soy oil was really the only good source of essential...

...developing FPIES. Hopefully we’ll have better data in the coming years! WHEN do people “get” FPIES, and when will it likely go away? Often FPIES shows up when a baby first starts formulas or solid foods. It is not uncommon for a baby with FPIES to successfully breastfeed, only to have FPIES symptoms show up when a cow milk or soy infant formula enters her diet. In rare circumstances, FPIES has occurred in exclusively breastfed...

...old and 10-30% for 4-18 years old). The North American DRI’s are established for the United States and Canada by the National Academies’ Institute of Medicine located in Washington, DC. What carbohydrates does Neocate formula use? Carbohydrates are essential fuels for the body and are needed to help make a nutritionally complete formula. Standard infant formulas most often contain lactose from milk as their carbohydrate. However, this ingredient would not be suitable for kids with...

...mostly of fat, fat is an important component of nutrition for infants and toddlers and fat intake should not be restricted during this period. DHA and ARA: DHA and ARA are fatty acids found in breast milk. Research shows that DHA and ARA are important for brain and eye development, especially during the first year of life. The levels of DHA and ARA in breast milk and formula has been linked to better visual acuity...

...any nutrient gaps in their diet. For instance, many children with milk and soy allergies use Neocate Junior as a major source of protein, calcium, vitamin D, and other nutrients important for bone health. The same is true for Neocate Splash. Some children require an amino acid-based formula to meet their full caloric needs. Some examples would be a child with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) that is on a strict amino acid-based diet for six weeks,...