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...next visit to the doctor with some helpful questions. With these symptoms, what is a likely diagnosis? Start by keeping a diary of your child’s symptoms. This can be very helpful, especially if the diary covers at least several days. Rather than trying to recall your child’s symptoms from memory, keep notes of the symptoms you observe, the time of day and other activities such as your little one’s feeding times. In fact, our Neocate...

...your child’s food allergy action plan. Make sure all staff your child sees during the school day and during after-school activities have a copy of the plan. Pack a lunch for your child. If your child does plan to order “hot lunch” go over the school lunch menu with your child to identify foods to avoid, and if possible food substitutions. “Allergy Allies”- Encourage your child to talk openly with friends and classmates about their...

Summer camp is an invaluable childhood experience full of fun, learning and personal growth. However, for parents with children who have severe food allergies, sending your child away to camp can be very scary. How can you be sure there are safe food options? And what if there is an allergic reaction? Will the camp know what to do? These fears are legitimate but it doesn’t mean your child has to miss out...

...doctor for specific brand recommendations) Keep her fingernails filed short so the scratching won’t do as much damage Dress her in soft cotton fabrics to prevent possible fabric irritation Keep her cool and avoid hot, humid environments Try to distract her from the itchiness with fun activities If the skin becomes infected, call the doctor right away. He or she might prescribe an antibiotic for you to either apply to your baby’s damaged skin or...

...tube out themselves. Keep the tube covered with clothing to prevent this. Onesies work well for infants and toddlers. It’s also important to secure the tube during activities so that it doesn’t get pulled out. You can use various methods to secure the tube. Some companies make special wraps and clothing for protecting and accessing the feeding tube: Gus Gear Bundie Baby Tummy Tunnels Do you have any troubleshooting tips to share with other tube-feeding...