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...and cheese products. The deli meats also sometimes contain casein, which is a milk protein. Broths and stocks – Some brands include milk proteins or solids into their mixes. This applies to both ready-to-use versions as well as dry and canned bouillon. Medications and vitamins- When checking the labels, watch out for ingredients that contain milk proteins like whey. Beauty products – This is a big category. Items that you use on a regular basis...

...help. For instance, the symptoms of untreated GER and eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) are similar. However, the drugs sometimes used for the two conditions are different. If the diagnosis is incorrect, the prescribed drug may not help. Make sure you know what you should expect to see if the diagnosis is correct and, if the drugs aren’t helping, ask the doctor if the diagnosis may be incorrect. Should we see a specialist? Pediatricians and other general...

** THIS BLOG POST HAS BEEN DEPRECATED, NEW CMA BLOG POST IS UP: 8 SIGNS OF CMA** With the rise in food allergies among children, it is increasingly important for parents and caregivers to recognize the signs and symptoms of food allergies. Among foods that are common allergens, cow milk allergy (CMA) remains the most prevalent in infants and children. In the following video, “8 Signs of a Cow Milk Allergy,” our nutrition...

...hypoallergenic supplements that may be included in your child’s diet. If the child feels that their food is just like everyone else’s food, they may be more inclined to eat it. Trust your child. If they say they do not want to eat food do not pressure them. They may not be able to fully explain the feelings of worsening acid reflux, difficulty swallowing, or anxious feelings over trying something new. How do you know...

...mothers on allergy elimination diets. Go Dairy Free: Is an informational website for dairy-free living and the goal is to provide honest, unbiased information about going dairy free. AllergyMoms: Provides support for parents of kids with food allergies. They provide dairy-free allergy recipes as well as the latest news and research on breast-feeding, eczema, reflux and anaphylaxis. KellyMom: This site is run by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who provides lots of helpful information...

...to other people’s houses.” As it turned out, Shannon was suffering from food allergies, celiac disease and eosinophilic esophagitis. Nutritional Management and Outcome: In the long months that followed, Shannon tried five different formulas and two different types of medicines for reflux, but nothing helped her eat or lessened her discomfort. Then, at seven months old, Shannon was prescribed Neocate. Within two days her eyes brightened, her skin cleared and she no longer spit-up. “We...

...began to affect the entire family. Jennifer says she was always on edge and became easily irritated with her other two children because she was exhausted by Trevor’s constant illness. Nutritional Management and Outcome: For more than seven months, Trevor’s condition caused the family lots of confusion. His doctor prescribed Zantac for possible acid reflux and suggested an immediate switch to solid foods to prevent spit up, but nothing worked. After several months, Trevor’s condition...

...diapers. “Physically, Bella was weak. She was in extreme pain due to the gas and irritation and bleeding in her intestines,” says Allison.   Nutritional Management and Outcome When Isabella was six weeks old, Allison took her to a GI specialist who immediately diagnosed her with a milk and soy protein intolerance and reflux. The doctor switched her to Alimentum, a hydrolysate formula with partially broken down proteins. After two weeks on the new formula,...