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...extra preparations to ensure their safety. Here are some tips for how you can find an allergy-friendly preschool and make sure you both are prepared for the transition. Visit several preschools and be upfront about your child’s needs. Some schools may not be willing to make special accommodations for your child, so it is best to ask about this first before you’ve spent time meeting with teachers and attending open-houses. You can also look for...

...food allergy and the potential for cross-reactivity. As noted above, your healthcare team will tailor guidance for you after evaluating your information and test results. How to Spot Foods That Might Cause Cross-reactivity? The table below shows some of the potential cross-reactivity revealed by this research review. An allergist at the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York leads the development of this table. This table is really...

We’re always keeping our eyes peeled and our ears tuned for news and research on eosinophilic esophagitis (also known as EoE). This matters to us because many children with EoE use Neocate as part of their elimination diet to help manage EoE. The Study Dr. Charles DeBrosse and Dr. James Franciosi are part of a team at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC). The CCHMC has a Center for Eosinophilic Disorders. The...

...to talk with teachers/other parents about what needs to be done to ensure your child’s safety at any Halloween parties or school activities. – Remember, even a little bit of a food allergen can cause a reaction. Talk with your child so that he/she understands the dangers of taking just a small taste of a food he/she might be allergic to. – If prescribed, always have Epinephrine on hand in case your child has a...

...ideas for a food-free Halloween Halloween tips for at school: discussion with parents and teachers Trick-or-treating checklist Examples of non-food treats Fun ways to celebrate KFA’s guide on how to read Halloween candy labels is also extremely thorough and helpful! Join the Teal Pumpkin Project! Food Allergy Reserach & Education (FARE) started a campaign to help raise awareness of food allergies and promote inclusion of all kids on Halloween. Included are helpful ideas for non-food...

...Hosting or attending a Thanksgiving dinner can be stressful for all of us but if your little one has food allergies, this day can be especially stressful. We’ve compiled a list of helpful resources to help you ensure a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving feast. Guides: Kids with Food Allergies Guide to Thanksgiving. A great guide for celebrating Thanksgiving at school, home or away from home. This guide provides allergy-friendly activities & crafts, recipe ideas...