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What is a Hypoallergenic Formula? Most consumers today believe that a product labeled as hypoallergenic will not cause an allergic reaction, but is this true? Let’s start with the basics. The technical definition of “hypoallergenic” is that a product is less likely to cause an allergic reaction. Or: will cause fewer allergic reactions. Few federal standards regulate the use of this term for consumer goods. For infant formulas, however, you can rest assured...

...help. For instance, the symptoms of untreated GER and eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) are similar. However, the drugs sometimes used for the two conditions are different. If the diagnosis is incorrect, the prescribed drug may not help. Make sure you know what you should expect to see if the diagnosis is correct and, if the drugs aren’t helping, ask the doctor if the diagnosis may be incorrect. Should we see a specialist? Pediatricians and other general...

We often get calls from parents who are interested in thickening Neocate. In today’s post, we’ll explore the reasons for thickening formulas (or bottle-fed expressed breast milk) and some information in case your little one’s heatlhcare team recommends it. There are two main reasons a healthcare professional might recommend to thicken your child’s formula. 1) Reflux: One reason is for gastroesophageal reflux. If your child suffers from reflux, the physician may recommend thickening...