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...bring a few staples in case the restaurant does not have everything you need. For some parents, delivering safe food in a thermos or a safe sandwich is an excellent alternative. It’s easy to bring a little dairy-free margarine and some vinegar and oil for salads, too! (Dressings often contain dairy, soy, wheat, nuts, and seeds). Lastly, make sure you have your epinephrine pen with you before leaving the house. Do you have any additional...

...impacts my everyday life since it restricts what foods I can eat. It has forced me to plan ahead by being prepared for every scenario. If I want to go to a restaurant with my friends, I have to make sure that there is something on the menu safe for me to eat, or bring my own food. I also have to bring my epinephrine auto-injector everywhere I go. I am very excited that this...

...offered free samples of their products. All products had ingredient statements on them so parents and kids, too, could read the labels! A concert by the world’s only food allergy musician, Kyle Dine. An advocacy table where parents and kids could learn more about school food allergy bills and sign posters to support state bill 5067, School Access to Emergency Epinephrine, a bill in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives designed to keep all children with...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...