When a child has food allergies, it takes a lot of work to find and prepare creative food options for every celebration and event , and sometimes it’s just easier not to use food at all. Thankfully, there are a lot of fun, food free…
The Kids With Food Allergies Foundation recently released an educational handout which proves as a helpful tool for doctors, health educators, school administrators, parents, and child care providers. This simple, easy-to-read handout provides a comprehensive overview of the basic must-know information for anyone responsible for…
Fat is an essential part of a toddler’s diet. Since infants and toddlers are growing at a faster pace than older children yet are often likely to eat less food, a larger portion of the food they eat needs to come from calorie-dense fat. In…
Involving kids in the kitchen is a powerful way to teach your children a variety of life skills, but for food allergic children, involvement in the kitchen is almost an essential part of their mental and emotional development, here’s why: 1. Learn to Cook People…
Once your baby has been diagnosed with a food allergy, it is likely that more food allergies will begin appearing. Before referring to a scratch, prick, or other blood test, your doctor may recommend that you do some elimination diet testing first. Elimination diet testing,…
If your child has a food allergy, you may be concerned about her ability to fit in with others at school or in other social circles and how that may affect her confidence or self esteem. Below are five things you can do to help…
A skin rash, excessive spitting up or gas, constipation, stomach cramps, bright green or black stool, ear pain, and refusal to eat are just some of the signs you may see signaling a possible food allergy in your baby. But these symptoms aren’t necessarily signs…
For many Americans, the decision to breastfeed your baby beyond 12 months of age is not as widely accepted as it is in other parts of the world. However, scientific evidence suggests that breast milk has significant benefits for your baby beyond the first year…