To the FPIES mamas dealing with multiple food allergies, your child will have a wonderful bday even if there is no cake. I know many mamas get super stressed out over making a “safe cake” for the kiddo’s first bday. If you are up for the challenge, by all means... power to you! But if the whole cake thing is causing you a lot of grief and anxiety….just remember this is more than your kiddo not having a cake.
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A discussion around the percentage of FPIES kiddos who outgrow dairy, soy, rice and oat allergies. Let’s dive into the stats - broken down by food and country.
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This is a tip I got from my fabulous allergist. In Canada, you can buy topical anesthetic cream, gel or patch to help reduce your child's pain during bloodwork or immunization. I use the patch and call it the "magic patch" that helps take a lot of the pain away. Read more about it here.
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If you tell have been telling your child to eat more vegetables and it did not work, it won’t make a difference if the dietitian says the same thing. Parents - you are a very important role model. Don’t tell them what to eat... show them!
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Watching videos on how to use an epinephrine auto-injector may NOT be enough. Read our family’s story here.
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Does your child eat a whole bunch of fruits but won't touch the vegetables? Fruits have plenty of fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. So relax mama... Consider these suggestions for positively dealing with your picky eater.
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Yes, you can use the liquid from canned chickpeas as an egg substitute. It can even be whipped!! Read more about baking and cooking with aquafaba here.
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Eggs usually have two roles in most recipes. It acts as BINDER - to hold the recipe together and/or LEAVENING AGENT - to help the recipe rise. Try these 7 egg alternatives for your family’s food allergies.
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