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Halloween can be a challenging holiday for families with food allergies. Most Halloween candy options contain tree nuts, peanuts, milk, egg, soy or wheat – 6 of the most common allergens. Adding to the challenge of finding allergy-friendly treats is the complexities around food labels. At times, miniature or fun-size versions of candy items contain different ingredients than their full-size counterparts. Plus, some miniature candy items may not have labels! This makes it...

When choosing a formula after a food allergy diagnosis, how can you tell the difference between various formula types? When your little has a cow milk allergy, the doctor will walk you through management options. The first should be for mom to eliminate dairy and for baby to keep breastfeeding. However, sometimes a formula is necessary to supplement or replace breast milk. Nutrition questions and navigating feeding options can overwhelm even the most...

A food allergy parent is challenging. It has been said before and it should be said again: allergies are no laughing matter. Food allergies are a serious health concern affecting 1 out of 13 children in the United States, and behind every one of those children is a devoted parent. Being on a food allergy journey with a child is not easy, and every family’s experience is different. But no matter the trials,...

Looking back, my son had feeding issues from the very beginning. But, he was two months old when our gastroenterologist said the words ‘feeding tube’ during our first clinic visit. He was admitted after the appointment and subsequently received an NG tube. The NG tube was a relief and the terrifying feeling all at the same time. The relief came in that there was something we could do for him to get him...

Allergy-friendly soup recipes are a great option. Allergy-friendly soup recipes are here for the entire family to enjoy. Tomato soup and grilled cheese is the old favorite for a soup and sandwich combination. While some family members can have the traditional soup and grilled cheese sandwich, your child with allergies can also join in with their own sandwich on allergen free bread and non-dairy cheese. Remember to check the label of the non-dairy...

We often get questions about the carbohydrates in Neocate. The Neocate Nutrition Services team of dietitians is happy to help answer these questions from parents! They want to know what it is, why it’s in Neocate, and how it can help their little ones. But, as many of us do with many foods we eat, some parents ask about the unique ingredients in Neocate. The ingredients that make Neocate special – like the...