Welcome to Nutricia’s Paediatric hub for Healthcare Professionals

Cows’ milk is one of the most common causes of food allergy in children, affecting around 1 in 50 children across Australia and New Zealand.

Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) indicates that the gastric content of the infant flows back from the stomach via the oesophagus into the mouth. The situation of mild (or ‘silent’) reflux is quite common in infants, especially during the first months, and can be seen as physiological if this occurs in a healthy well growing infant. Another word used to define this problem is ‘regurgitation’.

Optimal growth and development in childhood is essential for long-term human health and well-being. However, there are a number of reasons why children can have difficulties growing optimally.