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...It’s time for back to school and whether it’s your child’s first day of school or they’re returning to school for another year, introducing a child with food allergies into a new environment can be nerve-racking. This is why it is important to educate and remind your children’s teachers and caregivers about food allergy precautions and safety before school starts. Here are some simple steps you can follow to make sure that the...

...extra preparations to ensure their safety. Here are some tips for how you can find an allergy-friendly preschool and make sure you both are prepared for the transition. Visit several preschools and be upfront about your child’s needs. Some schools may not be willing to make special accommodations for your child, so it is best to ask about this first before you’ve spent time meeting with teachers and attending open-houses. You can also look for...

...allergen, due to the available research indicating safety. Despite this, many U.S. healthcare professionals told us that it is confusing for families who find it guidance to avoid products with “soy” on the label, easy to follow. They informed us that many families are inherently suspicious of infant formulas that contain soy oil if their infant has a soy allergy. It can be very difficult for healthcare teams to reassure parents that the soy oil...

...as a risk factor for nutritional rickets. Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2004;15:566-569. 5. Fiocchi A et al. Diagnosis and Rationale for Action Against Cow’s Milk Allergy (DRACMA): a summary report. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2010;126(6):1119-28. 6. de Boissieu D et al. Allergy to extensively hydrolyzed cow’s milk proteins in infants; safety and duration of amino acid based formula. J Pediatr. 2002;141(2):271-273. 7. Latcham F et al. A consistent pattern of minor immunodeficiency and subtle enteropathy in...

...September marks National Preparedness Month, a time when families develop safety plans in the event of a natural disaster or emergency. At Nutricia, we’ve been thinking about our Neocate famililies and what it means to be prepared in light of having food allergies and facing a natural disaster. To help we have outlined a list of tips and resources for families to refer to as a tool to help manage food allergies in the...

...with the year of her son’s graduation date and plans take a picture of him in it every year on the first day of school to capture the milestone in a photo. Backpacks and Lunch Boxes To ensure your child’s safety during lunchtime at school, try printing food labels that remind them, and others, of the kinds of foods they can and cannot have. Here’s just an example of some unique labels we found: This...

...enjoy the holiday and you won’t have to worry about any accidental exposure to allergens. Create an emergency plan (just in case). Have a set plan in place that all participating people know about before the activities begin. Be sure to talk with teachers/other parents about what needs to be done to ensure your child’s safety at any Halloween parties or school activities. Remember, even a little bit of a food allergen can cause a...