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...(For FPIES purposes, infant formulas count as solid foods.) Although the most common FPIES triggers are cow milk (dairy) and soy, other solid foods can cause an FPIES reaction, even uncommon food allergens, such as rice, oat and barley. The hallmark sign of a reaction is profuse vomiting about 2 hours after consuming a trigger food, and sometimes diarrhea about 5 hours after consuming the food. Upon removing the problem or trigger food(s), all FPIES...

...For infants and children with food allergies, transitioning to solid foods can be tricky. I recently helped write a transition guide to help parents through this sometimes-difficult task. Even though this transition might cause anxiety, it is an exciting and very important time in a child’s life. The guide, called Feeding Tips for a Successful Transition, is a great quick reference for parents when they are at this step in their little ones lives....

...If often happens when starting the first formulas or solid foods. (Breast milk doesn’t usually cause an FPIES reaction, even if the mother has eaten a trigger food). Each child is different, but the most common symptoms of FPIES involve the GI tract, most often projectile vomiting. This means that it often looks like a stomach bug. Diarrhea can also occur, but is less common. There is almost always a delay in onset of symptoms...

...to ensure they are meeting all their nutrient needs. Having complete nutrition is important for children who are on very restrictive diets because of conditions such as food allergies, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and short bowel syndrome (SBS). When children cannot eat a wide variety of foods, it is common for them to have nutrient deficiencies as a consequence. One study1 found that in children with food allergies, many were not receiving enough vitamin D, calcium,...

...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 succeed...