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...of all good things, it is also time-consuming and a lot of work. So, Great job! to all of you who have eliminated suspected allergens from your diet to support your little one! Tip #1, for Lactating Moms: Make sure to read food labels carefully. There are often “hidden” ingredients that contain the allergens you are trying to avoid. Let’s look at cow milk, for example, the most common food allergen for little ones. If...

...the ingredients to ensure they are allowed in your little ones diet. Also, recipes can always be tweaked to meet your needs, so if you have other ideas on how to make it better for your family, feel free to experiment. Being the Nutritionist, I tend to stay away from high fat and nutritionally void treats. Fruit recipes are always a great way to add beneficial fiber as well as important vitamins and minerals to...

...track symptom improvements over time after taking certain foods out of the diet Automating Food Allergy Tracking Food allergy tracking can be done with an old school paper and pen method or you can go the high tech route with spreadsheets or phone apps. Did you know that using the new Neocate Footsteps app you can simplify the tracking process and even email your doctor all the information ahead of time? There are many features...

...Infancy is a time marked by rapid growth, requiring important nutrition in the form of breast milk and/or infant formula. A doctor may recommend Neocate for your infant due to cow milk or food allergies and related symptoms, or you may need to add Neocate to an elimination diet. Any transition to a hypoallergenic formula like Neocate can present challenges. Many parents come to us with questions about the taste of formulas like Neocate....

...were milk allergy-free by age 16. So how can you tell if your child is no longer allergic to dairy products? Conducting a Milk Trial Often your pediatrician or allergist may suggest a milk trial to test their tolerance once your child is over 12 months old and hasn’t had any diary in their diet for at least 6 months. A milk trial typically consists of giving your child a small about of dairy, often...

...a walk, bringing milk and bread and cleaning my house. People close to me knew something was wrong too. They were wonderful. I was lucky, truly lucky, to stumble across the right people. My local children’s health nurse supported me tirelessly and questioned “silent reflux”. Nick was given a series of reflux medications, as well as soy free, lactose free and hypoallergenic formulas. Elimination diet for me. In the end, I went to a new...

...As we all know, children with food allergies often go on restricted or special diets to eliminate the offensive foods. This can be challenging for the child, but also the entire family. One example I read that resonated with me was about a 4-year old girl with food allergies who had to be put on a restrictive diet. She did not handle this well and would become angry at friends and family. She especially...