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Yes, you read that right! A reaction through the skin may not mean that your child is allergic to the food. Some kids may develop redness when their skin comes in contact with a certain food. But they can ingest it with no problem. This is a case highlighted by @kidswithfoodallergies. Read more…
Read MoreKeep in mind these are MY reasons and they may not apply to everyone.
As many of you know, both my kids have allergies. One with FPIES to eggs/soy/ rice, the other with a peanut allergy. We carry epi pens. My biggest fear is having an accidental exposure that would send my child into ANA. And there is data suggesting that prolonged avoidance of a food can increase the risk of developing an IgE allergy…
This is for the FPIES mama who failed another oral food challenge. It is discouraging and your heart sinks. Try to find a sliver lining among the dark clouds, no matter how dark those clouds may be. Remember these things…
Read MoreWhat should I feed my baby first? Anything high in iron! After 6 months, baby's iron needs go up dramatically. Some of these foods fall under the "high" risk category for FPIES (eg. soy, egg, fish, chicken). Keep in mind that just because the food is labelled "high risk" does not mean that your baby will react to it.
The level of "risk" describes how likely the food tends to be a culprit in a GROUP of babies. It is not very good at predicting whether or not your baby will react to it. The only way to know for sure is to offer the food to baby.
Read MoreBecause FPIES moms are obsessed with poop! So what's a normal poop? And what are the symptoms we should be watching for? First of all, let's talk about normal poop in a healthy baby. Even for babies without FPIES, there is a high degree of variability in frequency, consistency and colour - all which are considered normal. Read more…
Read MoreParents want their children to grow up healthy. Somehow, that translates to eating the greens on their plates. Parents are overjoyed when their kids happily chomp on the broccoli or salad. We tend to worry when the child is selective about which vegetable he or she will eat. When kids are picky with their vegetables, our parental instincts kick in and we resort to these tactics…
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