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...“failure to thrive range.” What to do? All of the regular formulas were either milk- or soy-based. It was a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Amy DeFelice at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia, who introduced us to a medical formula called “Neocate.” She taught me to nutritiously (and calorically) maximize every sip and every bite they took. I continued to breastfeed and supplemented with Neocate. The boys gained weight beautifully and safely. They began to thrive in all ways. They...

...may be considered GERD, which can lead to more serious health problems for babies including failure to gain weight, bleeding, respiratory problems or esophagitis. So how can you tell if your child is spitting up a lot or has the more serious GERD? According to Dr. Samuel Nerko, MD, MPH from Children’s Hospital of Boston, gastroenterologists often look for the following symptoms to diagnose GERD in infants: Vomiting or spitting up frequently Pain associated with...

...if he was catching up on all the lost sleep,” says Laurie. Summary: After four months of constant crying, sleepless nights, vomiting, wheezing and a painful skin rash, Levi finally found help with Neocate, an amino acid-based formula that his body could tolerate. “At birth, Levi weighed only 6 pounds 4 oz.,” explained Laurie. “After beginning Neocate and some early solids, Levi was finally able to gain weight and at one year weighed 25 pounds.”...

...I get a lot of questions from Neocate parents about constipation. Amino acid-based formulas like Neocate Infant do not technically cause constipation, but instead slow down the frequency of the bowel movements in babies. Neocate is a low residue formula, meaning that it has very little waste to excrete which causes less frequent bowel movements – everything in the formula is getting absorbed! Also, some babies on Neocate may have already been prone to...

...do not technically cause constipation, but instead slow down the frequency of the bowel movements in babies. Neocate is a “low residue” formula, meaning that after the body digests and absorbs it, there is very little waste to pass, which causes less frequent bowel movements. Also, some babies on Neocate may have already been prone to constipation because of the GI issues caused by food allergies or other conditions and it may have been overlooked....

...for two and half months. “We went back to the doctor and Neocate was the first thing that was recommended to us,” says Kara. Shortly after taking Neocate, Landen became a healthier boy. Summary: With Neocate, Landen will have the chance to grow to be a healthy, happy boy. “Before Neocate, Landen was losing weight and wasn’t well nourished,” says Kara. “After Neocate, Landen’s weight has stabilized and he finally feels full!”      ...

...Patient History: Liza and Scott were extremely worried when Luke, their three week-old son, developed a rash on is face and started experiencing severe diarrhea and bloody stool. “It was terrible seeing Luke so sick and in such pain. We knew he wasn’t gaining enough weight in those first weeks,” says Liza. “We look back on those days and wonder how we got through it.” Nutritional Management and Outcome: When Liza and Scott first...