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...“Can I eat this?” At holidays, parties and family and school events, parents will eventually hear “Can I eat this?” from their child with food allergies. Hopefully, you have taught your child to always ask before taking a bite! You may not have had time to fully investigate the requested food, which requires not just reading the label, but may require calling the manufacturer of the prepared food. Consulting websites such as www.foodallergy.org or...

...cup of chamomile tea and add to bath water. However, if your child has seasonal allergies, chamomile may not be suitable because it is a member of the ragweed family and may trigger a reaction. Cucumber Compress: Have your little one be cool as a cucumber with this naturally soothing veggie! If eczema is isolated to a small area, place sliced or shredded cucumber onto the affected area to help cool the skin and temporarily...

...Nutricia North America is launching Neocate® Splash in the USA, the first and only hypoallergenic amino acid-based ready-to-feed formula that is designed to help meet the complete nutritional requirements of food allergic children over the age of one. At Nutricia North America, we work hard to make sure that your child receives the best possible nutritional support. Towards this goal we introduce new products to provide your family with great options based on...

...can provide you and your family with some safe allergy friendly food options. Do Your Research A great resource for ensuring you find chain restaurants with allergy-friendly food options is the internet. Most major chain restaurants have websites where you can view their menus before you visit. This gives you a chance to identify safe options for your little ones with food allergies before you go! Keep in mind that websites may not be updated...

...allergy-safe Valentine’s Day! The Neocate Team   Neocate® is a family of hypoallergenic, amino acid-based medical foods for use under medical supervision and is indicated for cow milk allergy, multiple food allergies and related GI and allergic conditions. Talk to your health provider to see if Neocate is right for you. Consult your healthcare professional to determine if this recipe, ingredients, and consistency are appropriate for your child. Nutritional values are approximate and will vary...

...things in life, the key is to keep their use in moderation. For example, keeping a bottle of hand sanitizer around to use when hand washing isn’t possible is still a good way to keep your kids healthy but when you are at home; good old soap should do the trick. Similarly, cleaning with a disinfectant spray is useful when a family member is sick and you are trying to keep germs away from the...

...is being used for the class birthday party. However, the summer brings a whole new set of worries — travel. It can often be difficult to be away from home for a long period of time with a baby or child with food allergies. You aren’t able to cook your normal meals and you don’t have the unlimited formula supply at your fingertips. But, with the right preparation, your trip will be allergy-free and will...

...Patient History: When Carson’s mom brought him home from the hospital, she knew something wasn’t right. He was fussy, cried constantly and had trouble feeding. At one month old, Carson’s mom Jennifer decided to supplement with formula. However, Carson’s ailments continued. “I tried everything I could think of, But nothing ever changed,” says Jennifer, Carson’s Mother. “I had to hold him at night to keep his head upright so he didn’t choke or gag,”...