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...it was obvious that Natalie was suffering. Jill decided to take Natalie to a pediatric gastroenterologist, however, she had to wait a month before she was able to see him. While she waited, she took Natalie back to the pediatrician several times, hoping to find the answer to what was causing Natalie such pain. When she finally met with the specialist, she explained Natalie’s symptoms and he immediately said it sounded like a protein allergy....

...Patient History: A month after Christina and Tim brought their daughter Eva home from the hospital they noticed she had developed a horrible diaper rash. She showed continuous colic like symptoms such as uncontrollable crying and spitting up. Eva cried frantically and was miserable, she was spitting up and in pain that caused her to arch her back. “We couldn’t do anything and felt very helpless,” says Christina. Nutritional Management and Outcome: Eva’s family...

...One of the things we’ve learned at Neocate is that many families usually go through a long and daunting process before discovering their fussy and inconsolable little one has a cow milk allergy (CMA). The road to an official diagnosis can stir feelings of confusion. To help educate more parents and caregivers on the symptoms of CMA, Nutricia North America is unrolling our new Could it Be A Milk Allergy infographic. Could it Be...

...** THIS BLOG POST HAS BEEN DEPRECATED, NEW CMA BLOG POST IS UP: 8 SIGNS OF CMA** With the rise in food allergies among children, it is increasingly important for parents and caregivers to recognize the signs and symptoms of food allergies. Among foods that are common allergens, cow milk allergy (CMA) remains the most prevalent in infants and children. In the following video, “8 Signs of a Cow Milk Allergy,” our nutrition specialists...

...other countries. The symptoms they tracked were asthma, eczema, hay fever and food allergies. The researchers looked at surveys completed by over 91,000 families. What the researchers found Children born outside of the US were much less likely to experience any of the allergy symptoms that the researchers looked at: asthma, eczema, hay fever and food allergies. This held up when the researchers looked at age, gender, race/ethnicity, income, and geography. The researchers also found...

...Patient History: At six years old, Landen had ulcers throughout his esophagus and into his upper stomach. As his symptoms worsened Landen was unable to swallow solid food. “His life changed,” says Kara, Landen’s mother. “He couldn’t participate in normal childhood activities like sleepovers and birthday parties and it was very hard for him to understand why.” Landen’s family had to watch what they ate in front of him and their grocery budget was...

...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...

...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...