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...his family. After an x-ray of Levi’s upper gastrointestinal system confirmed that he had reflux and not another medical condition, the doctor then recommended that Laurie switch Levi’s formula once again – this time to Neocate Infant. Neocate Infant is a special hypoallergenic formula for babies like Levi whose bodies cannot digest the whole proteins found in milk. For him, the intolerance was causing him to suffer from reflux. Instead of whole proteins, Neocate is...

...children, a feeding tube is temporary and sometimes is only needed for a short period of time. If your child is not consuming enough orally to gain or even maintain weight, I highly recommend you talk to your doctor about a feeding tube. My one regret is not being proactive and requesting a tube for Allie as soon we knew she wasn’t able or willing to consume enough calories to thrive on her own. I...

...food allergies. These are tattoos that you would put on your child prior to an outing that can’t be lost or washed off during a short period of time. Medical alert bracelets are a good idea for those with severe food allergies as they are helpful for EMT personnel if there is an emergency. Re-usable wraps that hold a sandwich and then unfold to become a place mat while eating Lunch boxes with food allergy...

...Our food allergy journey began in September of 2010 when our oldest was diagnosed with an egg allergy. Within seven short months, our youngest had joined him with a food allergy diagnosis of dairy, soy, peanuts, and tree nuts. Following my little men’s diagnosis, my husband and I set some ground rules. At the top of the list was, “No new foods unless both of us were present.” It seemed logical until one day,...

...why their food choices are important. It can be even more critical to prepare them for times when you are not there to guide them and oversee their food choices. Quick overview of how to Explain Food Allergies: Now let’s dive a bit deeper on where to start: Talking to toddlers can be tricky since they usually have a short attention span with lots of emotions. You will want to get your point across to...

...came in that Nick wasn’t reacting well. After a short feed he would cry and curl up into a ball. The pediatrician at the hospital told me that it sometimes happened as babies adjusted to the milk. So I smiled tiredly, accepted that and went home. Around 4 weeks, it got worse. Nick would attach well to the breast, then pull off when the milk let down. He would scream and scream – I wouldn’t...

...doctor for specific brand recommendations) Keep her fingernails filed short so the scratching won’t do as much damage Dress her in soft cotton fabrics to prevent possible fabric irritation Keep her cool and avoid hot, humid environments Try to distract her from the itchiness with fun activities If the skin becomes infected, call the doctor right away. He or she might prescribe an antibiotic for you to either apply to your baby’s damaged skin or...

...risk for developing allergies? The short answer is that it may, given the links these research teams found between, spring, fall and winter births and various allergic conditions. This is just a snapshot: research has also found associations between other environmental factors that can vary with seasons in infancy and other allergic conditions. It may turn out that every season has it’s own link to allergic conditions! Pretty interesting, isn’t it? –Mallory West [i] Erbas...