Wessex Infant Feeding guidelines and Appropriate prescribing of specialist infant formulae

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1 Wessex Infant Feeding guidelines and Appropriate prescribing of specialist infant formulae A guide to the most common conditions requiring prescribable formulae and currently available products These guidelines were written by the Prescribing Support dietitian for North Hampshire and West Hampshire CCGs in collaboration with Paediatricians and Paediatric dietitians in Wessex, Health Visiting teams from Southern Health, Solent and Dorset, and the 10 CCGs across Wessex Supported by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Hampshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Dorset County hospital NHS Foundation Trust Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Isle of Wight NHS Trust (pending approval) Solent NHS Trust Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group (pending approval) Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group (pending approval) Fareham and Gosport Clinical Commissioning Group North East Hampshire and Farnham Clinical Commissioning Group North Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group Portsmouth Clinical Commissioning Group Southampton City Clinical Commissioning Group South Eastern Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group West Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group

2 Contents Introduction Note on breastfeeding GPs quick prescribing guide Guide quantities of formula to prescribe Dos and Don ts of Prescribing Specialist Infant Formulae Common Specialised Infant formulae used in primary care Cow s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA or CMA) Flow chart Additional notes Gastro-oesophageal reflux in infancy (GOR) Flow chart Additional notes Pre-term Infants Flow charts Additional notes Faltering Growth Flow chart Additional notes Secondary Lactose Intolerance Flow chart Additional notes Infant Colic Flow chart Additional notes Appendices (parents leaflets and communication tools) References Acknowledgments Colour key for prescribing used in these guidelines: Over the counter products Not for prescribing Prescribe as first line Prescribe as second line Should not routinely be commenced in primary care Should not routinely be prescribed 2

3 Introduction Breastfeeding is the healthiest way to feed a baby. This should be promoted and supported. Giving formula to a breastfed baby will reduce breastmilk supply. Purpose of the guidelines The total annual spend in England and wales for Cow s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA) products is 59.9Million. If a review of these products for continued need and wastage led to a 20% reduction in prescribing, then savings would be over 11.9 Million. This equates to 19,679 per 1000,000 patients (PRESCQIPP nov2016). The quantity of hypo-allergenic infant formulae prescribed has increased by 30% in 4 years whereas the cost has increased by 47% in that time (epact data). A North Hampshire CCG GPs audit has shown that 25% of infant formulae are prescribed inappropriately: either the wrong formula is used for the condition or age, or the wrong quantity. The audit also revealed the variety of health professionals initially consulted for the conditions mentioned in these guidelines. Babies present indiscriminately to Health Visitors, GPs, Community Paediatric Nurses, Out of Hours GP services, Paediatric specialists (consultants, registrars, dietitians) or Emergency Services. Therefore these guidelines aim to assist health professionals with diagnosing, signposting and managing common conditions and when to recommend or prescribe a specific infant formula. Each condition has a stand-alone section and is laid out for easy printing, with a flow chart on page one and additional notes at the back. However they are presented together in this document as some infants can present with one or more conditions simultaneously. The guidelines are targeted at infants 0-12 months. However, some of the prescribable items mentioned here can be used past this age, usually under the recommendation of a paediatric dietitian or paediatrician. Limitations of the guidelines: The guidelines represent current standards developed with the best evidence available at this time (see reference list). They will be updated as new evidence, resources and products arise. The recommended level of onward referrals to paediatricians and paediatric dietitians in these guidelines may vary locally because of local services provision and different levels of experience within primary care. Please check with your local providers. No pharmaceutical sponsorship or rebate were received during the writing of these guidelines 3

4 Dietitians contacts in Wessex: Area NHS Trusts Address Switchboard Dietitians Website Southampton University Hospital Southampton Tremona Road, Southampton SO16 6YD Andover, Basingstoke Winchester Hampshire Hospitals Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital Royal Hampshire County Hospital Aldermaston Road, Basingstoke RG24 9NA Romsey Road, Winchester SO22 5DG Portsmouth Portsmouth Hospitals Queen Alexandra Hospital Community: Havant Health Centre Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 3LY Civic Centre Road, Havant PO9 2AY extensions 4348/ Frimley Frimley Health Frimley Park Hospital Portsmouth Rd, Frimley Surrey GU16 7UJ Isle of Wight Isle of Wight NHS Trust St Mary s Hospital Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG Dorchester, Weymouth, North&West Dorset Dorset County Hospital Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY Poole, Purbeck, East Dorset Poole Hospital 52 Longfleet Road, Poole, BH15 2JB Really useful resources The Healthier Together initiative aims to support you when you re worried about the health of your child and provides you with information about what you should do and where you should go. It also provides information to healthcare professionals in order to ensure that your child receives the same quality of care irrespective of where they are seen Wants to ensure that everyone working to support mums-to-be and young families has access to independent, expert and practical 'eating well' resources. Provides up-to-date information on infant milks for sale in the UK and promote better regulation and marketing of breastmilk substitutes Healthy Start is a UK-wide government scheme to improve the health of low-income pregnant women and families on benefits and tax credits Apps Healthier Together App provides a mobile friendly version of the website What0-18 Breast Start: App will give you evidence based information from NHS professionals about all aspects of breastfeeding Baby Buddy: Award-winning app for parents and parents-to-be who will guide you through your pregnancy and the first six months of your baby s life 4

5 Note on Breastfeeding Breastfeeding has profoundly beneficial effects on the lives of infants, children and their mothers, and is an arena where the interests of mothers and babies align with those of the health service and wider society Professor Mike Kelly, Director of the Centre for Public Health Excellence. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) Breastfeeding is the healthiest way to feed babies but almost everyone needs help and support to achieve this. The language we use and the way we present information is vitally important: Breast is best can be seen as idealistic, and for many mothers, choosing a formula is simply good enough. Moreover if breastfeeding is not achieved/not possible; mothers may feel a sense of failure. So, rather than listing the benefits of breastfeeding, here is a table showing the risk associated with not breastfeeding: Outcome Among full-term infants Hospitalisation for lower respiratory tract disease in the 1 st year Diarrhoea and vomiting (gastrointestinal infection) Acute ear infection (otitis media) Asthma, with family history Type 2 diabetes SIDS Atopic dermatitis (Eczema) Asthma, with no family history Childhood obesity Excess risk (approximated using odds ratios) 257% 178% 100% 67% 64% 56% 47% 35% 32% Among preterm infants Necrotising enterocolitis 138% Among mothers Ovarian cancer Breast cancer Source: adapted from US Department of Human Services 2011 In the UK, the Millennium Cohort Study suggests that each month, an estimated 53% of hospitalisation for diarrhoea and 27% for lower respiratory tract infections could have been prevented by exclusive breastfeeding (Quigley et al., 2007). Advice on the correct preparation method and storage of infant formula is therefore essential to prevent some contamination. The incidence of food allergy is increased if the duration of concurrent breastfeeding at the introduction of other food proteins (including milk) is decreased (Grimshaw et al., 2013). The prevalence of cow s milk allergy in formula fed babies is 2-3% vs 0.5% in breastfed babies (i.e. a fourfold increase risk) (Høst, 2002). Only 17% of UK women manage to exclusively breast feed to 17 weeks (HSCI, 2010). In Wessex the breastfeeding initiation rate remains stable at just below 80%. However, only around 40% of babies are fully or partially breastfeed at 6-8 weeks (Government statistics, 2017 data). All Health Visitors in Wessex are BFI accredited but further work is needed to encourage, support and promote breastfeeding. 27% 4% 5

6 Wessex Infant Feeding Guidelines and appropriate prescribing of specialist infant formulae GPs quick prescribing reference guide Breastfeeding is best for baby & mother and is free. So support, encourage and promote at any opportunity Over the counter products Do not prescribe but advise to buy or order from pharmacies/supermarkets Prescribe as first line Prescribe as second line if first line not an option or not working (see full guidelines) Should not routinely be started in primary care unless expert knowledge available Should not routinely be prescribed as cheaper alternatives available Emphasize the need to strictly follow manufacturer s instructions when making up formula milk Cow s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA) Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) GORD if breastfed Or if anti-reflux formulae not working Secondary lactose intolerance Faltering growth Faltering growth, Malabsorption, CMPA Malabsorption +/- CMPA Pre-term or IUGR (post discharge from hospital) Similac Alimentum SMA Althéra Aptamil Pepti 1 & 2 Extensively Hydrolysed (EHF) formula Quantity to prescribe for 28days (approximate guide) Birth to 6 months > 6 months to 1 year Weight (kg) 400g tin 800g tin Weight (kg) 400g tin 800g tin / / /2 Once food intake is established Take an allergy focused clinical history Confirm diagnosis for mild-moderate symptoms by re-challenging Diet sheets available for parents Nutramigen LGG 1 & 2 SMA Alfamino First line for anaphylactic reaction/severe Amino Acid (AAF) Nutramigen Puramino reactions / reaction to breastmilk. These formula Neocate LCP and Syneo should be referred to secondary care SMA Wysoy Soya formula For >6 months only and if no allergy to Soy Enfamil AR SMA Pro Anti-reflux Aptamil Anti-reflux Cow&Gate Anti Reflux HiPP Organic Anti-Reflux Instant Carobel Infant Gaviscon Thickening formula (reacts with stomach acid) Pre-thickened formula Thickener Alginate Try non-medical intervention first (see flowchart), check especially for overfeeding Follow preparation instructions carefully Limited evidence of efficacy for GORD Review regularly and consider CMPA Never use with anti-reflux formulae Review regularly and consider CMPA Limited evidence of efficacy for GORD Enfamil O-Lac Recommend for up to 8 weeks at a time SMA LF Aptamil LF SMA Wysoy Lactose-free formula Soya formula Lactose needs to be re-introduced slowly to build up tolerance For>6months only Similac High Energy Infatrini SMA Pro High Energy Infatrini Peptisorb Aptamil Pepti-Junior Pregestimil Lipil Nutriprem 2 Powder SMA Pro Gold Prem 2 Energy dense readyto-use formula Energy dense EHF with MCTs (Medium Chain Triglycerides) EHF with MCT Powdered formula Nutriprem 2 liquid Ready to use formula SMA Pro Gold Prem 2 liquid Ensure regular weight/length monitoring Diet sheet available for parents Under expert recommendation only Follow hospital discharge instruction Ensure review at 6 months corrected age Ensure regular weight/length monitoring Only for exceptional circumstances as expensive convenience product Infant Formulae are for age 0-12months unless advised by a paediatrician/paediatric dietitian. Review all prescriptions for children over 2years Direct parents/carers towards websites, resources and support groups (see full guideline), especially the Wessex Healthier Together website: Use text page to patient tab Promote the use of the allergy focused history sheet and formula request form (see full guideline) 6

7 Guide quantities of formula to prescribe For powdered formula, approximate number of tins for 28 days: Birth to 6 months > 6 months to 1 year Weight 400g tin 800g tin Weight 400g tin 800g tin (kg) (kg) / / /2 Once food intake is established These amounts are based on: Infants under 6 months being exclusively formula fed and drinking 150ml/kg/day of a normal concentration formula. N.B.: Some infants may require more than 150mls/kg/day, e.g. those with faltering growth. Infants 6-12 months requiring less formula as solid food intake increases. 600mls of milk per day once food intake is established is recommended, mostly to meet calcium requirements. There is a considerable variation between individuals and wastage can be significant: Formula milk is advised to be discarded soon after being made up (always follow manufacturers instructions). Preparation methods need to be strictly followed to prevent contamination of milk Manufacturers instructions regarding safe storage once opened and expiry of ready to drink formulae should be adhered to this may differ from manufacturer to manufacturer. Formulae should not be used as a sole source of nutrition for infants over 6 months unless under dietetic or medical supervision. For ready-to-use energy dense formula: Prescribe an equivalent volume of ready to use energy-dense formula to the infant s usual intake until an assessment has been performed and recommendations made by a paediatrician or paediatric dietitian. N.B.: Review recent correspondence from the paediatrician or paediatric dietitian. For babies fed via feeding tubes: Where nutrition is provided via NG/NJ/PEG tubes, the paediatric dietitian will be involved. Depending on the area, the GP may need to prescribe appropriate monthly amounts of formula required as advised by the dietitian (this may exceed the guideline amounts for other infants). However some areas have contracts and agreements with the company providing infant formula, which means that the GP does not need to issue a regular prescription ( off FP10 model). Check with your local paediatric dietitians (see contact list) 7

8 Dos and Don ts of Prescribing Specialist Infant Formulae Do: Promote & encourage breastfeeding if clinically safe / mother is in agreement. Refer where appropriate to secondary or specialist care - see advice for each condition. Seek prescribing advice if needed in primary care from the health professional involved in the child s care, or paediatric dietitians (see contacts page 4). Prescribe only 2 tins initially until compliance/tolerance is established. Follow the manufacturer s advice re safe storage once mixed or opened. Check any formula prescribed is appropriate for the age of the infant. Check the amount of formula prescribed is appropriate for the age of the infant and /or refer to the most recent correspondence from the paediatric dietitian. Review prescriptions regularly to ensure quantity is still age and weight appropriate. Review any prescription (and seek guidance from a paediatric dietitian if appropriate) where: The child is over 2 years old The formula has been prescribed for more than 1 year Greater amounts of formula are being prescribed than would be expected The patient is prescribed a formula for CMPA* but able to drink cow s milk Don t: Recommend lactose free formula (Aptamil LF, SMA LF, Enfamil O-Lac ) for infants with CMPA*. Recommend low lactose /lactose free formula in children with secondary lactose intolerance over 1 year who previously tolerated cow s milk (they can use Lactofree whole or Alpro growing up drink from supermarkets). Recommend soya formula (SMA Wysoy ) for those under 6 months with CMPA* or secondary lactose intolerance due to high phyto-oestrogen content. Suggest other mammalian milks (goat s, sheep s ) for those with CMPA* or secondary lactose intolerance. Suggest rice milk for those under 5 years due to high arsenic content. Prescribe Infant Gaviscon if the infant is taking anti-reflux- formulae or separate thickeners. Suggest Infant Gaviscon > 6 times/24 hours or if the infant has diarrhoea/fever, (due to Sodium content). Prescribe Nutriprem 2 Liquid or SMA Gold Prem 2 Liquid unless there is a clinical need, and don t prescribe after 6 months of corrected age unless advised by a specialist. *CMPA: Cow s Milk Protein Allergy 8

9 Available OTC Available OTC 2 nd Line 1 st line Wessex Infant Feeding Guidelines and appropriate prescribing of specialist infant formulae Common Specialised Infant formulae available (Excluding non ACBS approved and highly specialised formulae) Product Presentation Cost* Cost per 100Kcal Cost per 100mls Formulae devised for pre-term or IUGR baby post discharge from hospital Nutriprem 2 Powder 900g tin SMA Pro Gold Prem 2 400g tin Nutriprem 2 liquid 200mls SMA Pro Gold Prem 2 liquid 200mls Energy dense Formulae Indication: faltering growth Similac High Energy 60mls mls Infatrini 200mls mls SMA Pro High Energy 200mls Extensively hydrolysed, energy dense formula Indications: faltering growth, malabsorption, CMPA Infatrini Peptisorb 200mls Extensively Hydrolysed Formulae (EHF) - Indication: Cow s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA) 1 st line Similac Alimentum 400g tin SMA Althéra 450g tin Aptamil Pepti 1 400g tin g tin Aptamil Pepti 2 400g tin g tin Nutramigen LGG 1 400g tin NutramigenLGG 2 400g tin Amino Acid Formulae Indication CMPA 2 nd line unless anaphylactic reaction/reaction to breastmilk SMA Alfamino 400g tin Nutramigen Puramino 400g tin Neocate LCP and Neocate Syneo 400g tin EHF with Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT)-Indication CMPA + malabsorption Aptamil Pepti-Junior 450g tin Pregestimil Lipil 400g tin Lactose-free formulae indication: secondary lactose intolerance (1 ary lactose intolerance rare) Enfamil O-Lac 400g tin 5.08 SMA LF 430g tin 6.00 Retail price may vary Aptamil LF 400g tin 6.00 Do not prescribe SMA Wysoy 860g tin See special notes Pre-thickened and Thickening formula - Indication Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux (GOR) Enfamil AR 400g tin 3.80 SMA Pro Anti-Reflux 800g tin Retail price may vary Aptamil Anti-reflux 900g tin Do not prescribe Cow&Gate Anti Reflux 900g tin HiPP Organic Anti-Reflux 800g tin *Prices correct as of MIMS Feb 2018 Prescribe as first line Should not routinely be commenced in primary care Over the counter (OTC) Prescribe as second line Should not routinely be prescribed products Do not prescribe 9

10 Flowchart for managing Cow s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA) Symptoms suggest CMPA (see diagnosis page) - Commonly: History / Family history of atopy Symptoms involving 2 or more systems Mild to moderate Symptoms No immediate reactions (usually non-ige mediated) Severe Symptoms And /or Acute reaction (Usually IgE mediated) Exclusively breastfed Trial of Maternal strict milk free diet (Appendix A) If at all possible, encourage exclusive breastfeeding Formula Fed or mixed feeding Trial of Extensively Hydrolysed Formula (EHF) 1Prescribe 2 tins, e.g. Similac Alimentum initially (more tins may be needed before the 2 weeks review if quickly accepted) 2Advise milk free diet if started solids (Appendix B1) Referral to secondary care Include Allergy Focused History Appendix J Secondary Care led 1Maternal milk free diet And/Or 2Suitable formula, e.g. SMA Alfamino or Wysoy if >6m 3Milk free diet if started solids 4Clear communication and f/up plans Review after minimum 2 weeks EHF not accepted Some Improvement Improvement No improvement Consider alternative EHF (see formulary) Or Trial of soya formula if >6months Advise Wysoy OTC Consider extending trial for a further 2 weeks Or Consider excluding Soya as well if started solids Or Consider trial of Amino Acid formula Confirm diagnosis with Home Milk Challenge (See appendix C) Consider alternative diagnosis Or Consider referring to, or seek advice from secondary care Formula fed: Prescribe suitable formula CMPA diagnosed Breastfed: Advise mother to take daily 1000 mg Calcium + (Or advise Wysoy OTC) 10 µg (400IU) Vit D OTC Provide with resources/signpost to websites Refer to trained professional or paediatric dietitian Symptoms return YES NO Not CMPA Stop milk free diet Continue strict milk free diet until about 1 year of age, or for 6 months after diagnosis (NICE, 2011) Advise on re-introduction of milk proteins using the Milk ladder (Appendix D) 10

11 Diagnosing CMPA (from NICE Guideline 116, imap and BSACI) Cow s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA or CMA) is the most clinically complex individual food allergy and therefore causes significant challenges in both recognising the many different clinical presentation and also the varying approaches to management, both at primary care and specialist level. Allergy-focused clinical history (adapted from Skypala et al. 2015) See form in Appendix J Personal/family history of atopic disease (asthma/atopic dermatitis/allergic rhinitis) & food allergy Presenting symptoms and other symptoms that may be associated with CMPA (see below) Age at first onset and speed of onset Duration, severity and frequency Setting of reaction (home, outside ) Reproducibility of symptoms on repeated exposure Feeding history Breast fed/formula fed (if breastfed, consider mother s diet) Age of introduction to solids If relevant, details of any foods avoided and why Details of previous treatment, including medication for presenting symptoms and response to this Any response to the elimination and reintroduction of foods Acute symptoms (minutes) Refer to secondary care Abdominal pain / Colic / excessive crying Vomiting (repeated or profuse) Diarrhoea (Rarely a severe presentation) Gut (Range of symptoms & severity) Delayed symptoms (2-72hrs) Refer to secondary care only if symptoms severe Colic / excessive crying Reflux - GORD Blood in stool and/or mucus in otherwise well child Vomiting in irritable child with back arching & screaming Feed refusal or aversion Diarrhoea: often protracted + propensity to faltering growth Constipation: straining with defecation but producing soft stools, irregular or uncomfortable stools +/- faltering growth Unwell child: delayed onset protracted D&V Wide range of severity, from well child with bloody stool to shocked child after profuse D&V (FPIES) Urticaria Acute pruritus Angioedema Erythema Acute flaring of atopic dermatitis Skin (Range of symptoms & severity) Significant to severe atopic dermatitis+/- faltering growth Red/itchy eyes Blocked/runny nose, sneezing Cough, wheeze, breathlessness Respiratory (Usually with other symptoms) Catarrhal airway symptoms (Usually in combination with 1 or more other symptoms) Drowsiness, dizziness, pallor, collapse Anaphylaxis Systemic Red Flags (urgent referral to secondary care): Faltering growth Severe atopic dermatitis FPIES, Anaphylaxis, collapse 11

12 OTC 2 nd Line 1 st line Wessex Infant Feeding Guidelines and appropriate prescribing of specialist infant formulae Cow s Milk Protein Allergy additional notes Breastfeeding is the optimal way to feed a baby with CMPA, with, if required, individualised maternal elimination of all cow s milk protein foods (+ Calcium and vitamin D supplementation). For more detailed directions to diagnose and manage CMA, use the Managing Allergy in Primary care (MAP) guidelines (An interactive website developed by a team of specialists in the field of paediatric milk allergy but published by Nutricia). CMPA commonly appear when a formula is introduced in a usually breastfed baby. Therefore returning to exclusive breastfeeding should be discussed and encouraged at the earliest opportunity. Only about 10% of babies with CMPA will require an AAF (Murano et al., 2014). The remainder should tolerate an EHF % of infant with CMPA will also react to soya proteins (and up to 50% of those with non-ige mediated CMPA). But because of better palatability soya formula is worth considering in babies>6months. Hypoallergenic Infant Formulae (Prices correct as of MIMS Feb 2018) Extensively Hydrolysed Formulae (EHF) Indication: Mild to moderate symptoms/reactions (IgE or non IgE mediated allergies) Product Calcium RNI Lactose Tin Cost Cost per Average requirement / 28d** (525mg/d) size per tin 100Kcal met in: 0-6months 6-12months Similac Alimentum 740mls no 400g SMA Althéra 800mls yes 450g tins 7-12 tins Aptamil Pepti mls yes 400g g (800g: 6 tins) (800g: 6 tins) Nutramigen LGG 1 680mls no 400g Aptamil Pepti 2 400g mls yes 7-12 tins 800g (800g: 6 tins) Nutramigen LGG 2 600mls no 400g NB: Instruction for making up Nutramigen LGG includes the use of cold water, which goes against current DoH guidelines. Amino Acid formulae (AAF) Indication: Severe symptoms / reactions to breastmilk (IgE or non IgE mediated allergies) and if EHF tried initially but still experiencing symptoms Alfamino 920mls no 400g Nutramigen Puramino 820mls no 400g tins 7-12 tins Neocate LCP or Syneo 800mls no 400g NB: Instruction for making up Neocate Syneo includes the use of cold water, which goes against current DoH guidelines. Neocate Spoon is a weaning convenience product usually for children with severe multiple allergies Neocate Junior is not suitable for the under 1 and will not automatically be needed. These should only be prescribed under the supervision of a paediatric dietitian or paediatrician with a clear rationale. Soy formula Indication: CMPA in infants over 6 months of age, not reacting to soya Wysoy 780mls no 860g Not for 6months 12 Not for prescribing ** Based on meeting Calcium requirement. However, there is a considerable variation of intake between individuals and wastage can be significant Top Tips EHF and AA have an unpleasant taste and smell, which is better tolerated by younger babies. Unless there is anaphylaxis, advise to introduce the new formula gradually by mixing with the usual formula in increasing quantities until the transition is complete. Serving in a closed cup or bottle or with a straw (depending on age) may improve tolerance. Warn parents that it is quite common for babies to develop green stools on these formulae. Prescribe only 2 tins initially until compliance/tolerance is established. Only then give additional prescription.

13 Review and discontinuation of treatment (and challenge with cow s milk) 60-75% of children outgrow CMPA by 2 years of age, rising to 85-90% of children at 3 years of age (EuroPrevall study, 2012). Trial of reintroduction of cow s milk Use the Milk Ladder (see appendix D). This should be supervised by a suitably trained health professional if symptoms are severe. Review prescriptions regularly to check that the formula is appropriate for the child s age. Quantities of formula required will change with age see guide to quantities required. Refer to the most recent correspondence from the paediatric dietitian, or contact your local paediatric dietetic department for clarification. Prescriptions can be stopped when the child has outgrown the allergy, or on advice of the dietitian/paediatrician. Review the need for the prescription if: The patient is over 2 years of age The formula been prescribed for more than 1 year The patient is prescribed more than the suggested formula quantities according to their age/weight The patient is able to drink cow s milk or eats yoghurts/cheese Children with multiple and/or severe allergies or faltering growth may require prescriptions beyond 2 years. This should always be on the advice of the paediatric dietitian. Useful resources for parents and health professionals Breastfeeding For breast feeding and bottle feeding advice, visit the UNICEF baby friendly pages: NHS health for life First Step Nutrition (also has useful unbiased resource on infant formula) Local Breastfeeding support services Cow s milk protein allergy CMPA Support ( For Health professionals Luyt et al. British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSCACI) guideline for the diagnosis and management of cow s milk allergy, July NICE Clinical Guideline 116 Food Allergy in Children and Young People

14 NICE NG1: Flow Chart for managing GASTRO-OESOPHAGEAL REFLUX (GOR) and GORD Infant presents with Gastro-oesophageal reflux NO Are Red flag symptoms present? Is infant showing marked distress? NO YES YES Investigate or refer to secondary care using clinical judgement Red Flags: Bile-stained vomit: Same day referral Frequent forceful (projectile) vomiting Blood in vomit or stool Faltering growth Abdominal distention / chronic diarrhoea Unwell child / fever / altered responsiveness Bulging fontanelle / rapidly increasing head circumference Late onset (after 6 months) Reassure: GOR very common Usually begins before 8 weeks Breastfed Breastfeeding assessment by trained professional Formula fed 1 Review feeding history, making up of formula, positioning Then 2 Reduce feed volumes if excessive for infant s weight (>150mls/kg/day) Then May be frequent Usually becomes less frequent with time Does not usually need further investigation or treatment Infant Gaviscon : *1 dose = ½ a dual sachet If<4.5kg, 1x½ a dual sachet If>4.5kg, 2x½ a dual sachet Prescribe with directions in terms of dose to avoid errors Maximum 6 times a day Omit if fever or diarrhoea 3 Offer trial of smaller, more frequent feeds (6-7 feeds/24hrs is the norm) 4 Advise parent to purchase pre-thickened formula (need large hole/fast flow teat): Cow&Gate Anti-reflux, HiPP Organic Antireflux, Aptamil Anti-reflux (carob bean gum) Or thickening agent to add to usual formula: Instant Carobel Or thickening formula (made up with cool water): SMA Pro Anti-reflux (potato starch) Or Enfamil AR (rice starch) If not successful after 2 weeks If using, STOP pre-thickened / thickening formulae or thickener 2 weeks trial of Infant Gaviscon Bottle fed: 1-2 doses* into 115mls (4oz) of feed Breast fed: 1-2 doses* mixed up into a liquid and given with a spoon Then PPi /H 2 RA can be initiated in primary care if alginate therapy is not working but it is best reserved if overt regurgitation AND Unexplained feeding difficulties or distressed behaviour or faltering growth If successful after 2 weeks Try stopping it at regular interval for recovery assessment as GOR usually resolves spontaneously If not successful after 2 weeks Consider CMPA and/or Refer to paediatrician for further investigation Initiate PPi/H 2 RA if >1y old 14

15 GOR and GORD additional notes Full NICE guidance: Background Passive regurgitation of stomach contents into the oesophagus is a normal finding in infancy. Most is swallowed back into the stomach but occasionally it appears in the mouth or comes out as non forceful regurgitation. At least 40% of infants will have symptoms of reflux at some time. Reflux will often improve by 6-8 months but it is not unusual for an otherwise well child to continue to have intermittent effortless regurgitation up to 18 months. Parents/carers should seek urgent medical attention if : regurgitation becomes persistently projectile There is bile-stained (green or yellow-green) or blood in vomit There are new concerns (marked distressed, feeding difficulties, faltering growth) Possible complications of GOR are: Reflux oesophagitis Recurrent aspiration pneumonia Frequent otitis media GORD (Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease) is a diagnosis reserved for those infants who present with significant symptoms and/or faltering growth. Prematurity, neurodisability, family history of heartburn, hiatus hernia, congenital oesophageal atresia are associated with an increased prevalence of GORD. Forceful vomiting should not be ascribed to reflux without closer review of the child s symptoms. Bilious (green) vomiting is always pathological and warrant urgent same day medical attention. GORD can sometimes be a sign of CMPA. The presence of atopic dermatitis, a family history of allergy / atopy and additional gastrointestinal symptoms should prompt consideration of a cow s milk protein allergy. CMPA can occur in breast fed infants (see CMPA section). Consider UTI especially if faltering growth or late onset, or frequent regurgitation + marked distress. Do not routinely treat or investigate for GORD in infant with or without overt regurgitation if they only exhibit distressed behaviour or only unexplained feeding difficulties. Onward referrals Referrals Same day to Secondary Care Secondary Care Indications Worsening or forceful vomiting in infant <2months Unexplained bile-stained vomiting Haematemesis or Maleana or Dysphagia No improvement in regurgitation >1year old Persistent faltering growth secondary to regurgitation, Feeding aversion + regurgitation, Suspected recurrent aspiration pneumonia, Frequent otitis media, Suspected Sandifer s syndrome Unexplained apnoea, Unexplained non-epileptic seizure-like events, Unexplained upper airway inflammation If thought necessary to ensure acid suppression 15

16 Management of GORD Sleeping infants should be placed on their back but bed can be raised at an angle. Starch-based thickeners (Thick&Easy, Nutilis, Resource thicken up ) are not suitable for children under 1 year (unless faltering growth/recommended by Paediatric specialist). Pro motility agents such as domperidone should not be initiated in primary care. There is no evidence of benefit when treating infantile GOR. They can cause paradoxical vomiting and have been associated with a risk of cardiac side effects. Formulae available OVER THE COUNTER formula thickener Not to be used with thickening formula or Infant Gaviscon Instant Carobel (add to expressed breastmilk or formula) From birth Contains carob seed flour May cause loose stools OTC pre-thickened formulae Not to be used with thickener or Infant Gaviscon Cow & Gate Anti-reflux (Danone) Birth to 1 year Aptamil Anti-reflux (Danone) Birth to 1 year Contains carob gum HiPP Organic Anti-reflux (HiPP) Birth to 1 year OTC thickening formulae Not to be used with thickener or Infant Gaviscon or PPIs/H2 antagonists SMA Pro Anti-reflux (SMA ) Birth to 18 months Contains potato starch Enfamil AR (Mead Johnson) Birth to 18 months Contains rice starch Over the counter thickeners / thickened formulae contain carob gum. This produces a thickened formula and will require the use of a large hole (fast-flow) teat. Thickening formulae react with stomach acids, thickening in the stomach rather than the bottle so there is no need to use a large hole (fast-flow) teat. However thickening formula need to be prepared with cooled pre-boiled water, which is against recommendation of using boiled water cooled to 70 C. There is therefore an increased risk of bacteria being present in the milk. This risk should be assessed by a medical practitioner. Thickening formulae should not be used in conjunction with separate thickeners or with medication such as Infant Gaviscon, antacids (e.g. Ranitidine), or with proton pump inhibitors. Gaviscon May cause a change in the baby s stool, and commonly constipation. Resources for parents and health professionals NICE guidelines NG1: GORD in children and young people. January 2015 Living with reflux website: includes a Facebook support page For breast feeding and bottle feeding advice, visit the UNICEF baby friendly pages: Bottle feeding leaflet Health-bottle-feeding-leaflet/ Breastfeeding leaflet Breast feeding counsellors directory provided by the NCT, or Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust: or 16

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18 Flow chart for managing PRE-TERM INFANTS Breastmilk is the preferred milk for these babies but if needed, infants will have pre-term formula commenced in hospital before discharge These formulae should not be used in primary care to promote weight gain in babies other than those born prematurely Babies born <34 weeks gestation, weighing <2kg at birth may be initiated on: Nutriprem 2 powder OR SMA Pro Gold Prem 2 powder Secondary care initiation only Prescribing to be continued by GP in primary care until infant reaches 6 months corrected age* NOTE: Prescribe POWDER formula Nutriprem 2 liquid or SMA Pro Gold Prem 2 liquid should NOT BE prescribed except in rare instances where there is a clinical need in e.g. immunocompromised infant Rationale and duration should be clearly indicated by secondary care and communicated to the GP Growth (weight, length & head circumference) should be monitored by the Health Visitor on a monthly basis using UK WHO growth charts Is there a concern with growth? (See faltering growth flowchart) * 6 months corrected age = Expected Date of Delivery + 26 weeks NO YES Use up to 6 months corrected age Then change to a standard OTC formula thereafter Refer to/alert the paediatric team They may recommend the use of the pre-term formula until sufficient catch up growth is achieved 18

19 Pre-term additional notes Pre-term formulae are usually started for babies born before 34 weeks gestation, weighing less than 2kg at birth, and IUGR (intra uterine growth retardation). These infants should already be under regular review by the paediatricians. Check correspondence for more details. Pre-term and low birthweight infants are particularly vulnerable to over and underfeeding. Therefore, the Health Visitor should monitor growth monthly while the baby is on these formulae: Weight and centile Length and centile Head circumference and centile Not all babies need these formulae for the full 26 weeks from expected date of delivery (EDD). These products should be discontinued by 6 months corrected age (unless advised by the paediatric team). 6 months corrected age = Expected Date of Delivery + 26 weeks If there is excessive weight gain (e.g. weight centile over 2 centiles above length centile) at any stage up to 6 months corrected age, stop the formula and change to standard OTC formula. Also notify the paediatric dietitian/paediatrician if still under their care. The introduction of solids should start no later than 6 months actual age (rather than corrected age) as the gut matures from birth. Formulae Formula Presentation Cost* /Kcal Notes Nutriprem 2 Powder (Cow&Gate) 900g tin Birth up to a maximum of 6 SMA Pro Gold Prem 2 (SMA) 400g tin months corrected age Nutriprem 2 liquid (Cow&Gate) 200mls Should not be routinely SMA Pro Gold Prem 2 liquid (SMA) 200mls prescribed unless there is a clinical need e.g. immunocompromised infant *MIMS Feb 2018 Useful resources for parents and health professionals Bliss website and helpline number: helpline: Tommys website Unicef baby friendly resources: Royal college of Paediatric and Child health website for WHO growth charts and tutorial: 19

20 Flow Chart for managing Faltering Growth Full NICE guidance available: NG75 Recognition and management of faltering growth in children September 2017 Using WHO UK Growth charts Early days >10% weight loss from birthweight, and/or birthweight not regained after 3 weeks Use clinical judgement >3 weeks A fall across 1 or more centile if birthweight <9 th centile A fall across 2 or more centiles if birthweight between 9 th & 91 st centile A fall across 3 or more centiles if birthweight >91 st centile Current weight is <2 nd centile Measure length, determine mid-parental height centile if possible Plot growth on WHO UK growth chart Clinical, developmental and social assessment Is there a concern? e.g. medical/physical condition or illness (or dehydration) NO YES Detailed feeding / eating history: Breast attachment/ bottle preparation Frequency, timing, duration, quantity and tolerance Solid foods intake, type, timing, quantity and frequency Environment Parent-infant interactions Physical disorder (cleft palate, tongue-tie, inverted nipples) Consider direct observation by suitably trained professional And/or parents/carer to keep feeding or food diary Consider investigating e.g. for UTI or coeliac disease (if solids started) or as indicated by clinical assessment Provide feeding support Establish plan, goals and review with parents/carers Give simple advice around managing any behavioural aspects (see appendix E What can I do if my child won t eat leaflet) Ensure parents/carers are given advice on high calorie foods (see appendix F High energy diet for babies) Referral to paediatrician / specialist services Review: goals met? NO To ensure catch up growth and minimise excessive weight gain, monitor weight/length but no more than: Daily if <1month YES Fortnightly if 6-12 months Weekly if 1-6months Monthly if >1 Support continuation of breastfeeding Consider high calorie infant formula: Suitable for infants up to 18months or 8-9kg SMA PRO High Energy Infatrini Similac High Energy Clear communication of goals, action and follow up plans 20

21 Symptoms and diagnosis Faltering growth additional notes It is not a condition in itself there are lots of different possible explanations, with feeding problems being the most common. UK WHO growth charts should be used to plot weight, length and head circumference. The weight / length of an infant need to be measured properly to interpret changes in pattern: o Use only appropriate scales/equipment that are regularly serviced and/or calibrated o Remove clothing and nappies before weighing o Ensure staff is skilled and practiced Pre-term birth, neurodevelopmental concerns and maternal postnatal depression/anxiety are factors associated with faltering growth. If a child is not growing at the expected rate, it is important that this is picked up at an early stage and the reasons investigated. E.g. dehydration, acute illness, iron deficiency anaemia, CMPA, Coeliac disease, GORD or a child safeguarding issue. In the majority of cases, there isn t an underlying medical problem and a baby can be successfully treated at home. However recognise that a range of factors may contribute to the problem and it may not be possible to identify a clear cause. There may be difficulties in the interaction between an infant and the parents or carers that may contribute to the problem (but this may not be the primary cause). Treatment Early days: provide feeding support as per NICE guideline CG37 postnatal care up to 8w after birth. Under 6 months: Check frequency and timing/volume of feeds, as well as breastfeeding and/or bottle preparation technique. An infant s requirements are around 150mls/kg/day and most will need one or more feeds during the night. 6 months and over: Ensure appropriate solids are offered at regular intervals; ask about volume and frequency of milk and solids food. Once a food routine is established, milk intake should be around mls a day. More than that may compromise appetite for solids. Review and discontinuation of treatment All infants on high energy formula will need growth (weight and length) monitored to ensure catch up growth occurs but also prevent excessive weight gain. Paediatric dietitians or paediatricians should advise if/when the formula should be stopped. Formula Presentation Cost* Cost / 100Kcal Details SMA Pro High Energy (SMA) 200mls Kcal /100mls Similac High Energy (Abbott Nutrition) 60 / 200mls 0.69 / From birth up to 8kg Infatrini (Nutricia) 125 / 200mls 1.51 / Infatrini Peptisorb (Nutricia) 200mls malabsorption *MIMS Feb 2018 Useful resources for parents and health professionals NHS choice website: Royal college of Paediatric and Child health website for WHO growth charts and tutorial: 21

22 Flowchart for managing SECONDARY LACTOSE INTOLERANCE Infant presenting with the following symptoms for 2 weeks or longer, and significantly distressed (If not suffering and growing well advise that symptoms will resolve once gut is healed) Loose and frequent (occ. green) stools Increased (explosive) wind Abdominal bloating Usually following an infectious gastrointestinal illness NOTE: Lactose intolerance in young infants is rare Cow s milk protein allergy (CMPA) should always be considered as an alternative diagnosis >12 months 0-12 months Advise 1Lactose free milk (available from supermarkets e.g. Lactofree whole, Alpro Growing Up Drink ) 2Lactose free diet (see diet sheet in appendix B3) Bottle Fed If baby is distressed advise Lactose free formula can be purchased from supermarket or pharmacy e.g.: Aptamil LF, SMA LF Or Enfamil 0-Lac And a lactose free diet if weaned (see diet sheet in appendix B3) Breastfed Lactose intolerance in exclusively breast fed infants is rare Consider cow s milk protein allergy (CMPA) Encourage breastfeeding Mother may benefit from referral to Breastfeeding Specialist, Health Visitor or Breastfeeding Counsellor Review after 2 days of exclusion - symptoms improved? YES NO Consider alternative diagnosis e.g. cow s milk protein allergy Lactose intolerance confirmed Continue lactose free formula / milk for up to 8 weeks to allow resolution of symptoms Then advise parents to slowly re-introduce standard formula/milk into the diet. (Lactase production needs to be rebuild after a period of exclusion) Have symptoms returned on commencement of standard infant formula/milk? NO No further action needed If baby distressed, return to lactose free formula / milk if 12m And re-introduce lactose more slowly Refer to dietitian/seek dietetic advice if concerned 22 YES

23 Secondary Lactose Intolerance additional notes Primary lactose intolerance is very rare and does not usually present until later childhood/adulthood. Secondary lactose intolerance does not involve the immune system. It is caused by damage to the gut which results in an insufficient production of the enzyme lactase. Gastroenteritis or Cow s milk protein Allergy can cause such damage. Restored gut function will resolve secondary lactose intolerance. Resolution of symptoms within 48 hours of withdrawal of lactose from the diet confirms diagnosis*. *The medical tests ('hydrogen breath test' and tests for 'reducing sugars' in the stools) would be expected to be positive. However they are also positive in most normal breastfed babies under 3 months. Their use in diagnosing lactose intolerance in young babies is therefore open to question. Common myths about lactose intolerance There is no relationship between lactose intolerance in adult family members, including in the mother, and in babies. Lactose intolerance may develop around 6 years of age if there is a strong family history. Breastmilk contains lactose (as does any mammalian milks) and decreasing dairy intake in maternal diet does not alter the amount of lactose in breastmilk. A baby with symptoms of lactose intolerance should not necessarily be taken off the breast and fed on special lactose-free infant formula (especially if the child is under 6 months old). Lactose intolerance does not cause vomiting or GORD. Treatment Secondary lactose intolerance is temporary, as long as the gut damage can heal. When the cause of the damage to the gut is removed, the gut will heal, even if the baby is still fed breastmilk, or their usual formula. Continuing to breastfeed (or their usual formula) will not cause any harm as long as the baby is otherwise well and growing normally. Lactase drops such as Colief, Care-Co Lactase infant drops can be added (as per manufacturers instruction) to the baby s feed to make digesting the lactose easier. Using lactase drops for more than a week if symptoms do not improve isn t usually recommended. Lactose-free formulae have a greater potential to cause dental caries because the noncariogenic sugar lactose is replaced with cariogenic glucose. Therefore parents must follow good dental hygiene. Formulae Low lactose/lactose free formula should not be used for longer than 8 weeks without review and trial of discontinuation of treatment. Enfamil O-Lac Lactose, sucrose and fructose free 400g tin 5.08 Retail SMA LF Low lactose 430g tin 5.34 price Aptamil LF Lactose and sucrose free 400g tin 5.50 may SMA Wysoy Soya based formula NOT for <6months 860g tin vary Soya formula is not recommended for those under 6 months due to high phyto-oestrogen content. It can be advised in patients over 6 months who do not accept the lactose free formula suggested here. 23