Only amino acid-based formulas are made from 100% non-allergenic amino acids. On top of this, Neocate contains all the essential nutrients you baby needs to grow and develop healthily.
Intact milk proteins and protein fragments, as used in most infant formulas, can cause allergic reactions in sensitive children. Neocate is hypoallergenic and made from 100% non-allergenic amino acids, which means that it will not trigger allergic reactions. Neocate ensures that your child gets all the nutrition he/she needs when taking the recommended amount. Neocate will taste different than standard infant formulas. This is completely normal. Remember adult taste preferences are different to those of an infant.
In the past, soya formula was the only alternative product available for feeding infants with cows' milk allergy. According to the latest guidelines, soys formulae should only be used in specified circumstances because they may have nutritional disadvantages for your child. Soya milk or soya protein formulae are not recommended for infants with food allergy during the first 6 months of life. Rice milks, on the other hand, may not contain all the necessary nutrients your baby needs such as protein, calcium, iron, and some vitamins if not adapted, and are not recommended for infants and children under 4-5 years of age.
It is important to note that the following formulae also contain cows' milk and are not suitable for babies with CMA: