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...need 24 hours to get things done with no time left over to sleep. It’s a given, then, that we look for ways and devices to help simplify parenting. If you’ve ever had to mix formula in the middle of the night for a crying infant, you know the struggle is real. Companies have responded with appliances that can steam and puree baby foods, wash and dry baby bottles, and also makeup bottles of infant...

...an average level of 0.32% of fatty acids[i]. When breast feeding isn’t possible, infant nutrition experts recommend that infant formulas provide between 0.2-0.5% total fatty acids as DHA[ii]. The reformulated version of Neocate Infant with DHA and ARA provides DHA at a level of 0.35% of total fatty acids, which is in line with current recommendations and closer to the average levels found in breast milk. We hope you are as excited as we are...

...We are excited to announce the launch of the latest addition to the Neocate line of products: Neocate® Syneo® Infant. This is the first and only hypoallergenic formula with prebiotics and probiotics, specifically designed for food-allergic infants. Who Is This Formula For? Neocate Syneo Infant is specially formulated for the dietary management of infants with: cow milk allergy (CMA), multiple food allergies (MFA), and related GI and allergic conditions, including: food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome...

...Ever wonder if your infant has the capacity to really taste his or her food? Well, this post will address the sense of taste in infancy! To start, let’s review the basics of the “gustatory system”. Taste buds on the tongue relay information to the brain, which is perceived as taste. The 5 basic tastes of any human are: sweet salty sour bitter savory (aka umami). Research shows that infants are born with a...

...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...

...seasoned parent. As a family living with food allergies, you know how quickly questions pile up regarding food and nutrition. Let’s take a look at the main types of infant formulas and how they are different. We’ll also highlight which are options in the case of a cow milk allergy to help you in the process of choosing a formula. Cow Milk-based Formulas Most infant formulas available in the grocery store are based on cow...

...choose to feed your baby formula: Consider an elemental formula like Neocate that is made up of individual amino acids and is easier for babies with allergies to digest. Think about choosing a formula that contains DHA and ARA, two fatty acids that are important for infant eye and brain development (both naturally present in breast milk). 6-12 months This is when you want to start introducing your baby to solid foods. Start adding texture...

...To follow up on Mallory’s post on Dysphagia, GERD, and Silent Aspiration in children, in this post we discuss the use of thickeners. We’ll also share some thickener options and questions you should ask the healthcare team. Your child’s healthcare team may recommend a thickener to help manage: reflux (“GER”), also called spitting up in infants dysphagia (trouble or difficulty swallowing), and/or aspiration (when fluid or food getting into the lungs) If your little...