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...get the conversation started with your school of choice, Neocate has a lot of resources you can review: Helping Families Manage Food and Allergies at School School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act Additional School Resources from Neocate Organize, volunteer and/or help fund community programs that bring awareness to food allergies, such as a community walk/run or family fun day. Encourage and support local restaurants to educate their employees on food allergies, and participate in programs...

...make a plan that included my daughter’s teachers, the school kitchen manager, my daughter and my husband. The plan evolved as Rachel got older – she now goes through the lunch line and self-carries epinephrine. Here’s what we did early on and things we still practice today: Provide school nutrition office with required documentation signed by physician. Schools should not make food substitutions without a doctor’s statement identifying the medical condition (ie. food allergy) and...

...child will be able to eat. Always Be Prepared It’s always best to prepare for emergencies than to be caught by surprise. Prior to your event, take steps to make sure everyone knows what to do in an emergency situation. Better yet, write down and carry with you an emergency plan of action. If your child carries an epinephrine auto-injector in case of anaphylaxis, make sure you have it with you at all times! ENJOY!...

...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...

...dairy allergy can be challenging. If you are diligent, you still can live a healthy life that is full of tasty treats and meals. My most important tip of all, is to ALWAYS carry your epinephrine (call 911 after administering), asthma medication, and antihistamine. Also, read every label, every time to stay safe while managing your dairy allergy. Lastly, focus on the foods you CAN have to have a positive outlook on living a dairy-free...

...Prepare a three-ring binder with all of your child’s food allergy and medical information. Having this information all in one place will make it easy to find in an emergency.You should consider including: a list of food allergens and ingredients to avoid a list of contacts in case of an emergency instructions for your child’s epinephrine auto-injector medication schedules allergy-friendly recipes, etc. Girls pretending to cook Consider inviting parents, too . For very young children...

...important. First, almost every food allergy is managed by avoiding the offending food(s). But for some food allergies or related conditions, you may have several options. Aside from avoiding the food, this could involve nutritional support (like from Neocate), therapies to help minimize the risk of allergic reactions, and drugs, like epinephrine. You also may have the option of combining several management options. Ask the healthcare team 1) what all of your options are and...