How can I get my child to drink E028 Splash and/or Neocate Junior?
It is not uncommon for a child with ASD to reject new foods, including E028 Splash and Neocate Junior. This might be more evident if the child is still consuming milk, and other dairy and gluten-containing foods. Continue to offer the E028 Splash or Neocate Junior in a positive manner; it often takes 12-15 tries for a child to accept a new food. It may be helpful to gradually transition to the new product. Start by mixing 1/4th of the new product and 3/4th of another preferred beverage. As your child gets used to this mixture, increase the concentration of the new product to half and then ¾ until your child will drink the new product alone. Try putting the E028 Splash or Neocate Junior in a favorite cup. If you are using Neocate Junior, you can stir the powder into any “safe” food or drink. Try making it with apple juice, vanilla rice milk, apple sauce, smoothies, etc. Other methods to improve acceptance include serving the products cold and even using a straw. If smell is an issue wit
