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...We’ve written before about recycling Neocate cans as well as recycling Neocate lids and scoops. We’ve also shared some ideas for getting creative with Neocate cans in arts and crafts. But have you ever considered “upcycling” Neocate cans at the holidays? We got this idea from an EoE family that we met at the annual APFED patient conference. They told us that money was tight one year, so they found ways to reuse the...

...to say that Neocate is the only amino acid-based infant formula prepared in a 100% milk-free manufacturing site, eliminating the risk for cross contamination! At Home: Cross contamination can also happen in your home. Here are a few tips to avoid cross-contamination at home: Label your foods as “Safe” and “Unsafe” and keep them stored in separate areas of the refrigerator or pantry. The same goes for plates, utensils and cups. Keep a separate set...

...If allergies run in your family, you may be looking for ways to reduce your children’s (or future children’s) risk for developing allergies. One area that often comes up is whether or not exposure to pets reduces or increases this risk for allergies and allergic disease. The relationship between allergies and exposure to animals is complicated and still not fully understood. While it used to be thought that early exposure to animals might increase...

...Three million children are affected by food allergies in the US. Studies have also suggested that food allergies persist longer in life than was once previously assumed.1Food allergies can have a wide ranging negative effect on children and their families, affecting life at home as well as the social lives of the family. Sending a food allergic child to school, camp or any child care can be a scary task for a parent. Doctors...

...Today’s post in our allergy-friendly meal idea series is the final topic: dinner! While breakfast and lunch may tend to be rushed or eaten out of the house, a lot of families still prefer to have dinner together at home. On top of this, the restrictions and rules that come with food allergies can make dining out very difficult. Here are some dinner ideas that might help you add variety to the evening meal....

...allergy parents can all agree that they work hard to keep their little ones happy, healthy, and safe. We asked the community what being a food allergy parent means, and no two answers were the same. Being a food allergy parent means… “Constantly reading labels, calling companies and long nights of homemade things!” -@Sweets4EPIGirl “Advocating for your F.A. child in school, educating friends & family, always pre-planning wherever you go.” – @epi-trak “Constant diligence.” –...