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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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
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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What Really Happens During a Paediatric Food Challenge (And How to Know If Your Child Is Ready) When your allergist first mentions doing a food challenge, your stomach probably drops. Wait – you want to do WHAT? Feed my child the very food I’ve been keeping away from them for years? On purpose? In a
If you’re a parent starting solids or introducing allergenic foods, the idea of an allergic reaction can feel overwhelming. Many parents tell me the same thing:“I’m not even sure what I’m meant to be looking for, or when I should worry.” As a paediatric nurse and allergy nurse, I want to gently walk you through
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