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03/30/2017
...What is a Hypoallergenic Formula? Most consumers today believe that a product labeled as hypoallergenic will not cause an allergic reaction, but is this true? Let’s start with the basics. The technical definition of “hypoallergenic” is that a product is less likely to cause an allergic reaction. Or: will cause fewer allergic reactions. Few federal standards regulate the use of this term for consumer goods. For infant formulas, however, you can rest assured that...
01/06/2011
...Quite often, we receive calls from families who are distraught and worried after trying five or six different infant formulas that their child with food allergies was not able to tolerate before finding Neocate, an amino acid-based formula. Often, the formulas they tried in the past were hydrolyzed, or hydrolysate, formulas (such as Alimentum and Nutramigen), which are labeled as hypoallergenic. So I often hear the question. “If this formula is hypoallergenic, why didn’t...
10/18/2023
...You may have heard about Pepticate™ and Neocate ® infant formulas and wondered what’s the difference between them. We’re here to answer this question! Please note that when we refer to “Neocate infant formulas” in this blog post, this includes both Neocate® Syneo® Infant and Neocate® Infant DHA/ARA. How are Pepticate and Neocate similar? First, let’s discuss how Pepticate and Neocate infant formulas are similar. Both are types of nutritionally complete, hypoallergenic infant formulas...
What To Expect When Starting Neocate – Transitional Side Effects
04/05/2022
...We want you to better understand what to expect when starting your child on an amino acid-based formula like Neocate. Many families may have questions, especially during the first few weeks. Here are some of the most common observations from families who are starting to use Neocate ® Syneo ® Infant or Neocate ® Infant DHA/ARA. But remember: Your healthcare team is familiar with your little one’s medical care, so their advice and guidance...
Baby Poop: What’s Normal and What’s Not?
07/17/2018
...formula-fed baby tends to have firmer stools than a breastfed baby, similar to a peanut butter consistency. Neocate Syneo Infant babies Babies on Neocate Syneo Infant often have stools that are soft, similar to those of breastfed infants. The color may be close to light mustard color, again similar to breastfed babies’ stools. Babies on other hypoallergenic formulas Stools may be green and are often pretty dark green. Consistency of these stools is often pasty...
Signs and Symptoms for Using Amino Acid-Based Formulas for Cow Milk Allergy
08/31/2018
...a hypoallergenic amino acid-based formula, like Neocate, should be used instead of an eHF to manage cow milk allergy. Available Types of Baby Formula First, let’s review available types of baby formulas. The below table provides quick insight into the different types. Understanding formula differences is important in cow milk allergy (CMA). Infant formulas vary by the kind of protein used to make them and the size of the protein. The source and size of...
10/19/2017
...than whole protein. Hydrolysates is another name for this type of formula. There are two broad categories of protein hydrolysates: Partially hydrolyzed formulas (pHF) – These formulas use protein that’s been broken down into smaller parts (these are called peptides). These formulas are not hypoallergenic and not suitable for children allergic to milk. You will not see the word “hypoallergenic” on the label. Extensively hydrolyzed formulas (eHF) – The protein in eHFs is in smaller...
Corn syrup solids in hypoallergenic formulas
07/14/2020
...both hypoallergenic and nutritionally complete.* Carbohydrates are an essential part of a nutritionally complete formula that your child can thrive on. Carbohydrates are essential fuel for the body. Standard infant formulas most often contain lactose from milk as their carbohydrate. However, this ingredient may not be suitable for kids with milk allergies. Corn syrup, like lactose, provides energy in the form of carbohydrates but is much safer for those with milk and multiple food allergies....
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