Introducing common food allergens around 4-6 months is now recommended. The foods that children are most commonly allergic to are milk, wheat, egg, soy, peanut, tree nuts, fish and shellfish. Here’s up to date guidance on how to expose your little one to these foods, while knowing the signs of...
So, what is a food allergy? Food allergies happen when the body’s immune system reacts negatively to proteins found in a food and creates symptoms like gastrointestinal problems including abdominal pain, vomiting, colic and diarrhea. Your baby also might have respiratory symptoms such as runny...
With all of the talk out there about food allergies, of course you're concerned and want to understand more. Here's what you should know about how babies develop an allergy to certain foods.
Hurrah! Your child is becoming more independent around the ages 1 to 2. Unfortunately your little one might be showing off their new-found opinions through picky eating. As your child cognitively develops, they become more aware of how foods look, smell, taste, feel, and sound in their mouth, so...
Every bite counts when you've got a little tummy and a lot of growing to do. That's why it's important for kids to eat more nutrient-rich foods, and less of the sweet stuff. Sugary beverages, chips or cookies could be replacing other more nutritious calories that your child needs to grow.
