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...to ensure they are meeting all their nutrient needs. Having complete nutrition is important for children who are on very restrictive diets because of conditions such as food allergies, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and short bowel syndrome (SBS). When children cannot eat a wide variety of foods, it is common for them to have nutrient deficiencies as a consequence. One study1 found that in children with food allergies, many were not receiving enough vitamin D, calcium,...

...As we enter the new year, it’s a great time to resolve to add new foods to your little one’s diet. When your child has multiple food allergies, you have to work within the range of safe foods so, as always, if you are unsure if a certain food is safe or not, always consult with your child’s healthcare professional first. Be persistent! One important thing to remember is that if you don’t succeed...

...first. When introducing new foods, start with a “pea-size” amount and gradually increase over several days if there are no symptoms. If symptoms occur, stop the food being tested and discuss with your child’s doctor or dietitian. Continue to give your child foods that have already been introduced and tolerated. Again, always follow the advice of your healthcare professional. Neocate.com Visit our blog about introducing solid foods to your child’s diet. Take care, Marybeth...

...A time of high anxiety for families of infants using a hypoallergenic infant formula like Neocate Infant is the introduction of solids foods. Many parents in this scenario are concerned about possible allergic reactions to new foods. Some recently published research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) uncovered that many families may be introducing solid foods too early, regardless of food allergies. Here are some of the latest guidelines and results...

...when solid foods are introduced into the diet. Some formulas have added prebiotic fiber, like Neocate Syneo Infant or Neocate Junior. Green stools are less common on formulas with fiber. Stool color with these formulas is more likely to be tan or light brown. Consistency can also be more loose when the formula has fiber – read more on that below. Baby Poop Consistency: The consistency of stools for babies on Neocate tends to be...

...and extreme modifications to my diet, Norman failed to thrive. The introduction of solid foods to his diet was disastrous. He delighted in each new food…until the pain of eating overcame the joy. Food trial after failed food trial, we could do nothing to ease his pain. The day of Norman’s diagnosis was a day of celebration. We stopped giving him food and switched him to an elemental formula. Within a few days, he was...