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...react to allergens that may be present in formulas with whole foods and, unlike Neocate, these formulas have not undergone rigorous testing for hypoallergenicity. Do you have other questions about Neocate ingredients? Don’t hesitate to leave your comment in the section below and our nutrition specialists will be happy to assist. References Groetch M, Nowak-Wegrzyn A. Practical approach to nutrition and dietary intervention in pediatric food allergy. Pediatr Allergy Immunol 2013: 24: 212–221.    ...

...of research. The recommendations Last year, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) changed their recommendations for introducing solid foods. Where they had previously recommended introducing solids no earlier than 4 months of age, they now recommend waiting until about 6 months. This is because the AAP recommends breast milk should be an infant’s sole source of nutrition through 6 months of age. (Many families that follow our blogs are aware that, for some infants, breast...

...or online, visit our Where to Buy page. The start of the year is always a good time for reflection. It would be an understatement to say that 2022 was a challenging year for families who depend on amino acid-based formulas. Since the Abbott Nutrition recall of their amino acid-based formula, Elecare®, was announced in February of 2022 and the subsequent shortages of other brands of amino acid-based formulas, it was a whirlwind for parents...

...best. Once feeding begins, use within 1 hour or discard. Only if necessary, refrigerate freshly prepared formula between 35-40°F (2-4°C) and use within 24 hours. Why did the amount of powder in the can decrease? The total gram weight per can now results in a reconstituted volume of approximately 86 fl oz per can. With this change, infants receiving Pepticate through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will receive an...

...new look which will distinguish between the current formula and the updated formula. Left: Current formula; Right: Updated formula Where can my patients find Pepticate? Pepticate is readily available. Please see below for ways in which Pepticate can be obtained. In addition to the retailers listed below, you can also use our “Where to Buy” page to find Pepticate near you. Pepticate may be covered under WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and...

...Nutrition plays an important role in proper growth during childhood. Children with food allergies must restrict certain foods from their diet, which may make them susceptible to nutritional deficiencies and growth problems. In addition to restricting allergenic foods, some children with food allergies have feeding problems which further restrict their nutritional intake. In 2002, the Journal of the American Dietetic Association published research showing that children with two or more food allergies were...

...We’ve talked about Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) in previous posts. Our last post on SBS talked about how the small intestine is the absorption hub on the GI tract. When part of the small intestine is removed, you lose that important area for water and nutrient absorption and your body is no longer able to utilize the food and liquid that you consume. For this reason, total parental nutrition (TPN) may be necessary at...

...to consider. The good news is that under close medical supervision, you may be able to continue breastfeeding your child, while on a food elimination diet. In a standard elimination diet, the lactating mother removes all dairy and soy protein from her diet. It is essential for the mother and baby to get the nutrition needed, so a doctor or dietitian supervision is crucial for the success of the elimination diet. Avoiding dairy and proteins...