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As a pediatric allergist, I receive a lot of questions from parents and physicians regarding food allergies. Whether it’s from the Internet, or even well-intentioned medical providers, misinformation is abundant. Here are some of the common myths I...
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If you’re one of the millions of parents who have a child with food allergies, and you’re thinking about having another baby, you’re probably wondering, “Is there anything I can do to prevent allergies in my new baby?” The answer: yes and no. We...
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Your child ate a handful of cashews at the neighbor’s party and now has blotchy cheeks and swollen lips. Another child drinks milk and has a blow-out bowel movement. In situations like this, it’s natural to wonder if your child has a food allergy....
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If you spend any amount of time searching online for health information, you will no doubt discover sites claiming that you have “hidden” food allergies or intolerances. Name your favorite chronic ailment, i.e. headaches, bloating, acne, even brain...
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FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education) released the Food Allergy Field Guide this week for families living with food allergies. It can be downloaded free from FARE’s website www.foodallergy.org/field-guide It has useful information for...
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One in every 13 American kids (about 6 million) has a food allergy. Put those kids together in one state, and it would be the 19th largest state in the country. When Congress passed the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004...
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If your child has a food allergy, knowing how to read an ingredients label could save his or her life. All parents of children with food allergies should know how to read an ingredients label, as it is a basic food allergy management technique. The...
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Feeding peanut butter to a baby used to be taboo. Not anymore. According to new guidelines from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the answer to the question of whether or not you can feed your baby peanut butter is...
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A place for families of children with food allergies to discuss diet, lifestyle and safety issues as well as to receive support.
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Food allergies are quite common: one in 13 children under the age of 18 has at least one food allergy. However, a small subset of infants and children will have a different type of allergy that affects the gastrointestinal tract and can be severe...
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Allergies are an increasingly common health concern for children. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the rate of allergies in the industrialized world has been rising steadily for 50 years. Today, as much as 40...
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Eczema (atopic dermatitis) causes red, dry, and itchy patches on the skin. It’s the most common chronic skin condition in children, affecting 10-20 percent of kids. It’s no secret that what we eat has a big impact on our overall health. And while...
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I have a 9 mo old who has an allergy to milk, peanuts, strawberries, & cashews; soaps, lotions, and perfumes; he is also a picky eater and will gag on anything he doesn’t like. If I keep trying to give it to him, he eventually gags to the...
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About 12 percent of children have a food allergy, with cow’s milk, egg, peanut, tree nut, soy, wheat, fish, and crustacean shellfish being the most common. At this time, there is no known treatment for food allergies other than avoiding the...
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As a parent, it is your right and responsibility to advocate for your child, whether in the classroom or on the playground. When it comes to your child’s food allergy, you have a unique opportunity to educate others in order to keep your child...
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Food coloring is everywhere, from colorful candies and snack foods to healthy yogurt, cheese, and juice. But how safe is it? Should parents worry about the safety of food coloring? It’s important to understand that the Food and Drug Administration...
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It’s estimated that more than 7 million children suffer from a nut allergy, making nut allergies one of the most common (and potentially dangerous) food allergies. Most of these allergies are mild, but some nut allergies can be very severe and...
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When you’re ready to introduce solid food, the goal is to increase food exposure so that by one year of age, your baby has eaten a wide variety of food and his or her dinner plate looks like yours: filled with the food everyone else is eating, with...
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Sending a child to preschool with a life-threatening food allergy can be frightening and overwhelming for any parent. However, by creating a partnership with your child’s school, you can hopefully feel you are sending him or her into a safe...
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Sushi is considered a healthy eating option and its popularity is growing in the US. Many parents wonder if it is safe for their young child to eat sushi and when they can safely introduce it in the diet. According to the American Academy of...
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Allergies are the most common chronic disease in children. If you, your spouse or your extended family have allergies, chances are good that your child will also have them. But how can you recognize if your child is suffering with an allergy or if...
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One of my family members has a life threatening food allergy—and they are far from alone. According to the foodallergy.org, one in thirteen children has a serious food allergy. People with food allergies practice avoidance…they simply do not...
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At nine months of age, your baby is gaining more experience with solid foods, which means it’s about time to begin introducing “finger foods” — little diced bites of soft food — that your baby can attempt to pick up and eat. If you haven’t already,...
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When your child has frequent runny noses, constant sneezing, or a tummy ache after eating certain foods, it can be tempting to dismiss these symptoms as just an allergy. In most cases, allergies are a minor annoyance without lasting health...
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The content for this blog was provided by Kabrita in accordance with Bundoo’s Editorial Policy. There is no single food that is ideal as your baby transitions from breast milk or infant formula. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends...
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For those who might not take food allergies seriously, this video is a must see. These courageous parents are speaking out in hopes of making people realize that not only are food allergies real, but can often be deadly....
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The Centers for Diseases Control released the “Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools and Early Care Education Programs” guide this week. The guide, which is meant for health care professionals, gives suggestions...
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A new study “Randomized Trial of Peanut Consumption in Infants at Risk for Peanut Allergy” was published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine that may change the way your doctor views the prevention of peanut allergy. In the...
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If you are like me and like to bake (and by bake I mean adding chocolate chips to pancake batter) but have a child with a food allergy then you might want to check out Enjoy life brand Chocolate Chips. Enjoy life chocolate chips are dairy, nut and...
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Raising a good eater may feel like a rollercoaster at times—sometimes your child will enthusiastically try new healthy foods, and sometimes he or she will refuse to eat anything. And naturally, if your child isn’t eating, the worry and desire to...
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During the first two years of life, your child’s brain grows faster than it will at any other time during his or her life. To maintain this very rapid growth, the brain needs certain nutrients, including healthy fats, DHA, iron, and certain...
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Parents, you are nearing the finish line that marks the end of infancy. Soon you will have a toddler on your hands. This is an exciting transition that will affect all aspects of your child’s life. By now, many 11-month-old babies are eating...
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If you’re struggling with a hard-headed toddler who won’t eat what’s best or a preschooler who is on a peanut butter jag, you might worry that your child’s diet is deficient and think you should provide vitamin supplements or a multivitamin....
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Welcome to Week 5! It’s exciting to pass the 1-month milestone and see all the incredible new things your baby can do. Around this time, your baby will start giving real smiles and lifting his or her head to better interact with you and the outside...
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There has been much attention regarding milk allergies in infants. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends breast milk over formula because true allergies to breast milk are extremely rare. However, not all families are able to...
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Peanut allergies are more common, and many preschools are banning peanuts and peanut butter in the classroom. If your child has a peanut allergy, finding a peanut-free alternative for lunch can be a real task. Here are some great alternatives to...
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When your baby drinks breast milk or formula, an enzyme in their body breaks down a natural sugar in the milk called lactose. If there is an insufficient amount of this enzyme (called lactate), the intestines cannot digest it and your baby may act...
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With concerns about the way food is processed, along with how and what animals are being fed, a growing number of adults are choosing a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. As a result, more children are exposed to this type of diet. People who follow a...
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I am a mom and a doctor…a doctor-mom. With that comes a bit of good fortune. I can test for strep throat at home in my PJs! I can also use my otoscope to check ears. So lucky, right? You might wonder, what worries keep doctor-moms up at night? If...
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Baby’s skin is naturally sensitive, so it’s only normal to worry when your little one develops eczema. But don’t panic: eczema is actually the most common chronic skin condition in children, affecting 10-20 percent of kids. Eczema—also known...
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Do your summer plans include camping? The American Academy of Pediatrics has developed a list of tips to keep you and your family safe when out in the wild. So before you break out the tents and brave the wilderness (or the backyard!) with...
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Food recommendations in pregnancy can be confusing! For years, women were told to avoid peanuts and tree nuts during pregnancy to lessen the chances of having a child with a peanut or tree nut allergy. Then, in 2008, that recommendations changed...
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Most babies tolerate formula with no problem, but for some babies, feeding with formula can cause a number of issues. If your baby experiences symptoms like hives, eczema, runny nose, vomiting, diarrhea, fussiness, or colic after drinking formula,...
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As an allergist, I’m not the first person you’d expect would almost lose a child to a severe allergic reaction — but that’s exactly what recently happened to my family. My son, Graham, was diagnosed with milk allergy at 5 months of age, after we...
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For many of us down here in Florida, this week is Spring Break. Now that both of my kids are in school, that means a vacation for mama and daddy too…yippee! And we are going away for four days on a Disney cruise. Most people fall into two...
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We have a dairy and soy allergic son who’s 19 months old. The thing I struggle with most is managing people’s reactions when they find out that he doesn’t (or hasn’t to this point) have an anaphylactic reaction to his...
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages exclusive breastfeeding for baby, but many families rely on formula feeding for various reasons. This makes it important to know which type of formula is best for your baby. All formulas offered...
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Every new parent has questions—and I’m here to answer yours. Thanks to our supporter Crane, maker of fabulous cool-mist humidifiers, I was happy to participate in a Facebook Live event recently in which I got to answer new parents’ most...
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While the 2000s had carbs, the 2010s diet enemy appears to be gluten. When celebrities and health experts started speaking out about celiac disease and gluten intolerance, some people hopped on the bandwagon and decided to go “gluten-free.” Many of...
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Is almond milk appropriate for a child’s diet? Almond milk, like soy milk, is becoming increasingly popular and is found on almost all grocery store shelves. It’s used in much of the same ways that cow’s milk is used. In...