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...Hi everyone! We hear from many moms (and dads!) out there who are looking for a list of common symptoms to help them identify a potential cow milk allergy. This is why we decided to create a video about the Common Symptoms of a Cow Milk Allergy for our NeocateUS YouTube channel! Also, if you enjoy receiving information from Neocate this way (via video) please let us know by posting a comment on our...

...No one knows the true “cause of colic.” But many times the baby actually has a milk allergy and that is what is causing her misery. Too often this is overlooked. But when you look at the symptoms you can understand why – many really look like just typical bumps on the road of baby-hood. You can take our milk allergy symptom checker or read about the eight most common symptoms of cow milk allergy....

...cost, fewer allergens tested. Atopic Patch Test (APT) – Skin exposure to allergen over long period of time (24 – 72 hours). Used to assess non-IgE food allergy responses. Advantages: Assesses late onset of symptoms, can help to identify allergens for patients with Eosinophilic Esophagitis or Atopic Dermatitis. Disadvantages: Highly variable in testing method, preparations and results. Oral Food Challenge – Specific foods are introduced to patient and symptoms are assessed. Must be a double...

...Avoid Related Foods? Should you? A guide for food allergy management Learning that you or your loved one has an allergy to food sparks a long list of questions. One common question many families have is “If my child is allergic to one food, what else might they be allergic to?” Another common problem is, “Where should I start when either trying new foods or adding foods back to my diet?” If you have...

...Rebels was started by a group of mothers who all had children with reflux and food allergies. Their goal is to share the knowledge they have learned from their own experiences and provide advice to families going through something similar. The Web site features some helpful quizzes that can help you get an idea of what your baby’s symptoms mean and what treatment options are out there. Allergy Moms Founded by Gina Clowes, AllergyMoms provides...

...Many Neocate parents know that using allergy testing to determine food allergies can be tricky, because many children experience what may be considered a food intolerance or sensitivity, versus a true food allergy. Generally, a food allergy is considered to be an immunoglobulin E (IgE) mediated immune response. (1) In a previous blog, we have outlined the standard tests that may be done to determine whether your child has an Ig-E mediated food allergy,...

...A few weeks ago, I wrote about Where To Start: Tips for New Food Allergy Parents when adjusting to life with food allergies. Soon after your child is diagnosed, you will realize how food is the focal point of every social occasion. So this week, I’ll share some tips for socializing as well as some ideas for a safer kitchen area. Setting Up a Safe Kitchen Your child’s age, the severity of his/her symptoms,...