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...Some little ones, like Rachel’s son Baby E from our guest post last week, are allergic to the dairy proteins passed along in their mother’s breast milk. This can often result in a cow’s milk allergy and a confused mom. Fortunately this doesn’t mean the end of breastfeeding, but rather the start of an elimination diet. When starting an elimination diet the breastfeeding mom removes all dairy including “hidden” dairy from her diet. Because...

...We often hear from moms of infants with cow milk allergy who would like to continue breastfeeding their infant. It’s very rare that an infant will be truly allergic to the breast milk: usually the infant reacts to one or more foods in the mother’s diet that affect breast milk contents. For this reason, many clinicians might suggest that a mom try to follow an elimination diet to continue breastfeeding. Other times, they will...

...Allergy-Friendly foods are for everyone, but do you know why? Allergy-Friendly Foods are everywhere. Since these foods are everywhere, sometimes we step back and think, and often make a change in our life. I get involved, as a dietician, when a change in your health is sparked. I know the word ‘diet’ is perceived as a forbidden 4-letter word, often for many wrong reasons. In reality, diet is just the general term for what...

...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...

...boost calorie intake and normalize growth. So, in today’s post, we’ll discuss some ways to add calories to your child’s diet. Managing Failure to Thrive in Infants For infants, the solution is usually fairly straight forward. Your physician or dietitian may recommend concentrating your child’s infant formula. There are several ways to concentrate your child’s formula and you should only do so under the direction of your child’s healthcare team. (Preparing formula that’s too concentrated...

...one you decide to be your favorite depends on a variety of factors unique to you. When you or a loved one is on a severely restricted diet due to food allergies or related conditions, limited options in the diet can make finding a favorite flavor a bit difficult. At Nutricia, we are constantly working to help you explore new ways to make meal time interesting and provide access to ways you can experience new...