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Introducing Allergens to Babies: Expert Guidance from Dr. Chai

I have something really special to share with you this week. I sat down with Dr. Chai – a pediatric immunologist and allergy specialist – for a conversation about the thing that keeps so many new parents up at night: Introducing allergens to your baby. Dr. Chai and I worked together for years. She’s now […]

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4 Exact Steps to Introduce Allergy Foods Like Nuts, Egg or Wheat to Your Baby

4 Exact Steps to Introduce Allergy Foods Like Nuts, Egg or Wheat to Your Baby (Safely & Calmly)

If you’re preparing to introduce common allergy foods like nuts, egg or wheat to your baby, you might be feeling a bit nervous, especially when you hear things like “9 out of 10 children develop food allergies.” You’re definitely not alone. Parents often tell me things like: “I know I should give them these foods

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peanut oral immunotherapy OIT

What Peanut OIT Actually Is (And What It’s NOT) – Oral Immunotherapy Explained

Your baby has just been diagnosed with a peanut allergy. You’re terrified.Your mind jumps straight to worst-case scenarios.You’re Googling at 2am.You’re reading every food label three times.You’re wondering how on earth you’re going to keep your child safe for the rest of their life. Then someone mentions oral immunotherapy, OIT. Suddenly, there’s hope. A treatment that

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Identifying Different Types of Rashes in Infants

Spotting the Signs: Identifying Different Types of Rashes in Infants

Skin rashes are a common occurrence in infancy, a period when a child’s skin is particularly sensitive and still adapting to the external environment. From minor irritations to signs of more serious conditions, rashes in infants can present in various forms, making it a topic of concern for many parents and caregivers.  While most rashes

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