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...When a baby with food allergies needs formula, they need a formula that won’t trigger an allergic response. Hypoallergenic formulas are tailor-made for infants with food allergies. A hypoallergenic formula provides protein from either peptides (extensively hydrolyzed protein, to be exact) or from non-allergenic amino acids. But extensively hydrolyzed formulas (eHF) and amino acid-based formulas (AAF) aren’t the same. An eHF manages symptoms for most infants with CMA (at least 90% of uncomplicated cases,...

...baby’s first poop is called meconium. It begins within 12 hours of birth and will be black or greenish, and very sticky. Breastfed babies An exclusively breastfed baby’s poop will be a light mustard yellow color and may have seed-like specks. The consistency of these stools can range from loose and runny to very soft. Formula-fed babies A baby consuming standard (milk or soy-based) infant formula has stools that are often tan or yellow. A...

...breast milk to breastfeed with food allergies Answer: Ask your healthcare team for their advice. Some mothers struggle to produce enough breast milk to meet the needs of their growing baby. In this case, many healthcare teams recommend supplementing with infant formula. That gives the baby the benefits of breast milk while also providing enough calories and nutrients to support her growth. Mom can nourish the infant while the healthcare team helps address any factors...

Summer is winding down, and it’s time to start helping your children prepare for their return to class and food allergy. Your school might have sent school supply lists, teacher assignments, and schedule for school nights. Now, it’s time to create your own food allergy checklist. Whether your child is returning to the classroom or attending for the first time, here are some things to help make sure they have a successful,...