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...challenging situation. We were thrilled to welcome twin boys into our family (especially after having 3 girls in a row). From the get go these guys were miserable, fussy, and adorable. At first their diagnosis was uncertain. At 7 weeks of age they developed eczema (a very itchy rash) that gradually spread from their face to their torso in spite of multiple visits to dermatologists (and many topical steroids). Our babies slept little, grew very...
Neocate Celebrates Rare Disease Day<sup>®</sup>
02/28/2018
...What is a Rare Disease? You may be wondering, “What is a rare disease?” Each country has a slightly different definition of what qualifies as a rare disease. A disease or disorder is defined as rare when it affects less than 200,000 Americans at a time. Because these diseases are rare, diagnosis is often delayed and funding for medical research on new resources and management options is limited. This lack of awareness and resources makes...
03/23/2015
...** 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 specialists...
08/07/2014
...This is a guest post from Leslie Stiles. Leslie Stiles received her BS in English Literature at University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana and obtained her Masters in Human Nutrition from University of Illinois in Chicago. She works as a Senior Clinical Nutritionist at a children’s hospital in Chicago, IL. A diagnosis of a food allergy may come as a shock to your family, and that shock may continue when you go to the grocery...
8 Common Signs and Symptoms of a Cow Milk Allergy
05/07/2018
...chart is a percentile. The dots form a growth curve that shows a pattern of growth relative to the population. A child’s head circumference, weight, and height (length, for infants) generally follow a consistent trend over time. Sometimes though, slow weight gain may lead to a diagnosis of ‘Failure to Thrive’ (FTT), which is one of the symptoms of a cow milk allergy. Slow weight gain is gaining weight more slowly than other children the...
12/16/2014
...is crazy for dairy, dairy, and more dairy! I’ll be the first to admit that I love a delicious slice of cheese. Once my son was diagnosed with a severe, life-threatening dairy allergy at nine months old, sitting down to make that first grocery list post-diagnosis was quite difficult. Four-and-a-half years later, we’re getting used to living and cooking without our beloved dairyladen recipes. Where is dairy hiding? Dairy hides in all sorts of products,...
05/03/2016
...4th as National FPIES Awareness Day! This resulted from efforts from the International FPIES Association (I-FPIES, more on them below) and over 1,000 supporters. Raising awareness of FPIES can help highlight the disorder on behalf of affected children and adults. Together, we can make diagnosis and treatment – and life in general – easier for FPIES children and families. Every day is a good day to raise awareness about FPIES, but National FPIES Awareness Day...
01/19/2012
As we enter the new year, it’s a great time to resolve to add new foods to your little one’s diet. When your child has multiple food allergies, you have to work within the range of safe foods so, as always, if you are unsure if a certain food is safe or not, always consult with your child’s healthcare professional first. Be persistent! One important thing to remember is that if you don’t...
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