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...to standard formula since I believed the virus really was the cause of the liver malfunction. About two weeks later we had a follow-up visit with the GI doctor who told us that his liver was back to normal – phew! However, as timing is everything, he happened to have a bowel movement at the doctor’s office. To my BIG surprise the doctor found blood in the stool. Back to Neocate we go! This time...

...your doctor or dietitian suggests. If you’re trying an elimination diet with your child using Neocate, do not introduce any other formula or foods until directed by your doctor or dietitian. My baby’s bowel movements have changed since starting Neocate. Is this normal? Yes, this is perfectly normal and common. Stools can change in consistency and color when a child is introduced to an hypoallergenic formula like Neocate. The reason for green is that Neocate...

...Most children outgrow thumb-sucking, diapers, and baby talk. So what about outgrowing food allergies? Food allergies are the result of the immune system gone awry. This happens when the body mistakenly believes a food to be dangerous and overreacts to protect itself. Food allergies can be short-lived or can last a lifetime. Today, there are more kids with food allergies, fewer kids are outgrowing them, and for those who do outgrow them, it’s happening...

...grossly malnourished infants and toddlers suffer both short and long-term consequences, which may include delayed motor and language development, as well as poorer intelligence schools and school performance[3]. Fat Myelin is a fatty substance that covers and protects nerves. Myelination (the development of myelin around nerve fibers) occurs at a very rapid rate during the first 2 years of life and this is a key part of brain growth and development. Because myelin is composed...

...a short message, which might include a phone number. You can apply one of these food allergy tattoos on the first day of school or camp, when sending your little one to a birthday party or picnic, or just in case. We think they’d also be a great idea to use for the first week of day care or for play dates with new friends. Another idea would be to use the general tattoo to...

...his family. After an x-ray of Levi’s upper gastrointestinal system confirmed that he had reflux and not another medical condition, the doctor then recommended that Laurie switch Levi’s formula once again – this time to Neocate Infant. Neocate Infant is a special hypoallergenic formula for babies like Levi whose bodies cannot digest the whole proteins found in milk. For him, the intolerance was causing him to suffer from reflux. Instead of whole proteins, Neocate is...

...children, a feeding tube is temporary and sometimes is only needed for a short period of time. If your child is not consuming enough orally to gain or even maintain weight, I highly recommend you talk to your doctor about a feeding tube. My one regret is not being proactive and requesting a tube for Allie as soon we knew she wasn’t able or willing to consume enough calories to thrive on her own. I...

...food allergies. These are tattoos that you would put on your child prior to an outing that can’t be lost or washed off during a short period of time. Medical alert bracelets are a good idea for those with severe food allergies as they are helpful for EMT personnel if there is an emergency. Re-usable wraps that hold a sandwich and then unfold to become a place mat while eating Lunch boxes with food allergy...