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...and engaged in the egg hunt. Pre-planning for candy options: There are many allergy-friendly candy options available in the market for your little guests with food allergies. You can research on these options before hand by getting in touch with the parents of invitees for the egg hunt. Share the final list with all the parents to make sure all the candies listed are safe for all. Healthy finger foods:It doesn’t harm to have a...

...Ever wonder if your infant has the capacity to really taste his or her food? Well, this post will address the sense of taste in infancy! To start, let’s review the basics of the “gustatory system”. Taste buds on the tongue relay information to the brain, which is perceived as taste. The 5 basic tastes of any human are: sweet salty sour bitter savory (aka umami). Research shows that infants are born with a...

...soy substitutions for recipes. The main food limitations are with processed foods, which we could all probably use less of in our diets anyways! Plus, research shows that half of kids grow out of their soy allergy by the age of 7[1]. I must say, I was most shocked by the fact that soy is in canned tuna! Have you come across any other surprising hidden food allergens? -Mallory West [1] Kaeding AJ, Matsui EC,...

...Nutrition plays an important role in proper growth during childhood. Children with food allergies must restrict certain foods from their diet, which may make them susceptible to nutritional deficiencies and growth problems. In addition to restricting allergenic foods, some children with food allergies have feeding problems which further restrict their nutritional intake. In 2002, the Journal of the American Dietetic Association published research showing that children with two or more food allergies were...

...tube of hydrocortisone ointment (for topical application) Fast acting asthma medication (if prescribed) A copy of your Emergency Action Plan “IF FOUND” info card for the emergency kit to be returned Supply sources suggestions: Bracelets- Fashionable food allergy bracelets are available that will suit the needs and style of anyone. Consider your local pharmacy or take a look at these website offerings: Food allergy Research and Education (FARE) has an online store with bracelets and...

...It is helpful to provide younger children with a medical alert bracelet. Find Community:Managing a family with food allergies can feel like a task being done in a vacuum. The good news is you are not alone. It is good to join a community or support group when managing food allergies. Organizations such as Food Allergy Research and Kids with Food Allergies offer both a plethora of information as well as a community groups. The...

...some resources and templates you can use to develop a thorough plan for little one. Action Plan Templates: Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) offers a template for an Emergency Care plan that is available in both English and Spanish. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) also has a Emergency Action Plan template available. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) offers a similar asthma and allergy action card. Other Resources:...