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...stool, Allison rushed him to the hospital where he was diagnosed with a severe milk protein allergy. Over the next three months, Blake saw a pediatrician, gastrointestinal specialist and an allergist about his milk allergy. In addition, he was switched from breast milk to Good Start and then to Nutramigen and Alimentum — but none of the formulas seemed to help. Finally, the GI doctor recommended Blake try Neocate Infant — a hypoallergenic formula made...
Switching to Soy Milk instead of Cow Milk?
01/31/2008
...When your baby starts showing signs of a milk allergy, it’s normal to think that soy might be a good replacement for cow’s milk. After all, if you became lactose intolerant, you may switch to soy milk. However, similar to what Steven blogged about earlier this week, lactose intolerance is a negative response to the sugar in milk, while a milk allergy is a reaction to the protein. Soy milk or a soy-based formula...
...Mylicon, and was put on four different formulas including Similar Soy, Good Start, Enfamil Soy and Nutramigen – but nothing worked. Frustrated and scared, Percida finally decided to speak with the head doctor to try and find out what was wrong with her son. The doctor diagnosed Ramsey with milk protein allergy and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and immediately switched him to Neocate Infant — a hypoallergenic formula made up of individual amino acids (the...
...not screaming his head off.” Summary: It took three difficult months of going to the doctor every other week and trying multiple formulas before Joseph received the proper diagnosis of a milk protein allergy. Thanks to Neocate Joseph’s severe rash has gone away and he is now a happy and relieved baby boy. “He is interested in everything now and the best part of it is that we got a little boy back!” said Maria....
Hosting a Safe Playdate: Tips for Parents Whose Children Have Friends with Food Allergies
Hosting a Safe Playdate: Tips for Parents Whose Children Have Friends with Food Allergies
10/11/2017
...table to remove any food protein residue from earlier meals. Soaps and commercial cleansing agents work well on countertops, but dishwashing liquid is not enough. Be sure to wash your hands before and between handling foods. It’s important to remind the kids to wash their hands before eating as well. Use soap and water; hand-sanitizers will not get rid of food protein residues. When preparing food for the kiddos, be careful to avoid cross-contact, where...
Elimination Diet for Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE): Things I wish I knew Before Starting
Elimination Diet for Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE): Things I wish I knew Before Starting
09/13/2016
...getting ready to implement the full elimination diet for Eosinophilic Esophagitis gradually You do not have to run to the grocery immediately following the appointment in which you are told to avoid milk, wheat, and soy (for example) to try to find alternative products. You have time to process that information and figure out how to make it work. It is important to determine what foods your child relies on the most for calories, protein,...
Can My Milk-Allergic Infant Keep Breastfeeding? – Breastfeeding with food allergies
Can My Milk-Allergic Infant Keep Breastfeeding? – Breastfeeding with food allergies
09/19/2017
...their advice. It’s possible for fragments of protein from foods in mom’s diet to make their way into her breast milk. Trace amounts passed on through breast milk can cause allergic reactions if the infant develops an allergy to those foods. The first option your healthcare team may suggest is for mom to follow an elimination diet and for baby to continue to breastfeed. Here’s what you need to know about a maternal elimination diet:...
Multiple Food Allergies: How to make every bite count
12/28/2016
...and crackers or sweet treats and cereal. These foods lack sufficient vitamins, minerals, protein, fiber, and fat. These foods lack all nutrients that growing children need. For kids with multiple food allergies on an elimination diet, good nutrition can still be achieved. Be sure to offer fresh fruits and vegetables and combine foods that are lacking nutrition with foods that are naturally nutrition-packed or fortified. How do you do that with multiple food allergies? Spreads...
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