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...babies should be weaned from the bottle at by about 12-15 months old. Similarly, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends weaning children from the bottle by around 12 to 14 months of age to prevent tooth decay, which can occur if a child remains on a bottle past this point. Baby Steps: Bottles are comforting for babies, so it can be a difficult attachment to break. But the longer you wait past the recommended...

...An allergy-friendly breakfast is a simple and fun way to spend time together. Neocate Fruity Tutti Pancakes An allergy-friendly breakfast is fun. Doesn’t this name just makes you want to try some! This is a great recipe if you are looking for a nice, hot breakfast option. Perfect if the rest of your family is eating pancakes and you are looking to make allergy-friendly option. Pancakes also make a good finger-food option for weaning...

Many parents come to April and I with questions about introducing new foods to their child once he or she is symptom-free and growing strong. Of course, this is something you should talk about with your child’s doctor or dietitian. After all, every child – and every child’s allergy – is different. But we’ve also put together a transition guide that we think you’ll find helpful. Here are a few highlights: Only...

...with SBS who use Neocate? We’d love to hear your stories! -Mallory [1] De Greef E, Mahler T, Janssen A, Cuypers H, Veereman-Wauters G. The Influence of Neocate in Paediatric Short Bowel Syndrome on PN Weaning. J Nutr Metab. 2010;2010. pii: 297575. Epub 2010 May 31. [2] Bines J, Francis D, Hill D. Reducing parenteral requirement in children with short bowel syndrome: impact of an amino acid-based complete infant formula. J Pediatr Gastr Nutr. 1998;26(2):123-128...

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...

...You have always enjoyed breast feeding your little one. What could be better than some quiet time bonding with a snuggly bundle of love as many as 8 times a day? What a bonus that it’s the best source of nutrition for your little one. Recently though, it seems that the thought of weaning has crossed your mind once or twice. Maybe you’re going back to work and the long commute, crazy schedule and...

For infants and children with food allergies, transitioning to solid foods can be tricky. I recently helped write a transition guide to help parents through this sometimes-difficult task. Even though this transition might cause anxiety, it is an exciting and very important time in a child’s life. The guide, called Feeding Tips for a Successful Transition, is a great quick reference for parents when they are at this step in their little ones...