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How to Pack an Allergy-Friendly Diaper Bag
02/16/2016
...to pack: Epinephrine auto-injector (if prescribed by your healthcare professional) Allergy card – A list of little one’s known allergies and emergency contact numbers Diapers Creams for the bottom Wipes Extra bottle for mixing formula Burp cloths/Bibs Pacifiers Teether toys Hand sanitizer Basic first aid items Neocate – Remember to pack enough for your entire trip. If you need additional travel tips, check out our traveling with Neocate blog post. Safe snacks (if your little...
Bullying and Food Allergies. What You Can Do?
Bullying and Food Allergies. What You Can Do?
01/04/2018
...Parents, teachers, and the community can be instrumental in curbing food allergy bullying. Scripting responses, role-playing scenarios, and running interference with school personnel are ways parents can help. FARE has created helpful tips for preventing and addressing bullying: Encourage open communication Teach kids the skills they need to stand up to bullies Recognize the signs of bullying Behave calm and assure your child that you are helping him/her when you learn of bullying. Encourage teachers,...
Spring and Seasonal Allergies
04/19/2011
...If you or a family member has seasonal allergies, which are triggered by environmental allergens like pollen, you probably know that spring can be a rough time of year, especially if you live in an area with a high pollen count. Here at Neocate, we hear from some parents that their children’s food allergy symptoms seem worse at this time of year. Let’s take some time to review the similarities and differences between...
Failure to Thrive: What is it, What Causes it, How is it Managed and How to Add Allergy-Friendly Calories
04/26/2012
...treatment, depending on the underlying cause for the FTT. If the problem is caused by malabsorption associated with food allergies, dietary changes alone may resolve the issue. If the child has difficulty eating enough with such a restricted diet, they may need to supplement with an allergy-friendly formula like Neocate or Neocate Splash in order to fill in the nutritional gaps. When a child is having difficulty consuming enough calories, their healthcare provider may recommend...
Tips for Raising Food Allergy Socially Aware Children
02/20/2014
...out to a child when they are observed promoting food allergy awareness. Another fantastic website to check out is Allergy Home. They have a large array of really nice posters, which can be downloaded for free and displayed anywhere in classrooms or organizations too. In addition to the free posters on this site, there is also a 4½ minute learning module on food allergies for elementary school-aged children. You can review the learning pieces on...
Indoor Allergens: Tips and Products for a Clean Home
04/22/2011
...As allergy season approaches and the layer of pollen builds on our cars, patio furniture and everything in between, going outside can become downright miserable for allergy sufferers. On days with peak pollen levels, sometimes its best for those of us with seasonal allergies to avoid the outdoors as much as possible, at least until a good rain helps wash away some of the pollen. If you or your child has indoor allergens,...
Living Dairy-Free in a Crazy-for-Dairy World
12/16/2014
...Rachel is a mother of two, and is married to her husband, Brent. Her son has life-threatening allergies to dairy, egg, peanut, carrot, celery, and pumpkin. She blogs at Mom Vs. Food Allergy, home schools her children, and is a No Nuts Moms Group Support Group Leader. It is her passion to encourage other mothers and caregivers in their food allergy journey. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. It seems that the world...
Elimination diets – Important nutrients you may be missing out on.
08/16/2012
...If you or your child is dealing with a food allergy, than you are probably managing it with an elimination diet. “Elimination diet” describes when you avoid one or more foods, often because of food allergies. We have written about elimination diets in the past and have also shared a YouTube video to explain what an elimination diet is. Today I want to dive deeper into elimination diets. We’re going to use cow milk...
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