Food-Free Halloween Treats It’s wonderful to see that Food Allergy Awareness is gaining momentum and that there are so many options for kids with food allergies on Halloween Day. As much as I love to see more allergen friendly candy on the market, there’s still a lot of sugar in there. So I went on […]
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FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS WEEK 2019 May is Food Allergy Action Month and specifically Food Allergy Awareness Week is May 12-18, 2019. Are you ready for it? There is a LOT we can do to raise awareness. But first, let’s start with a definition. FOOD ALLERGY DEFINED A food allergy is an immune system reaction triggered […]
Non-Candy Valentine Ideas Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and when you have food allergic kids, this holiday can be particularly rough. Candy is everywhere and it either has allergens or may not be cross contact safe. What’s a parent to do to make this occasion fun for even the most allergic kids? Put […]
ORAL FOOD CHALLENGE Are you done with tests and ready to try the REAL FOOD? If you’re at this stage, then you’re probably betting (and hoping!) that you’re likely NOT allergic to the challenge food. This should only be done in a doctor’s office, NOT at home. Below, we’ll share some oral food challenge advice so […]
Empower our Kids with Food Allergies Food Allergy Facts and Statistics 1 in every 13 children in the U.S. is affected by Food Allergies 15 million Americans have food allergies, including 5.9 million children under age 18. About 30 percent of children with food allergies are allergic to more than one food. Facts cited from […]
With Halloween right around the corner, it’s normal to feel a little apprehensive. There’s parties, food, and candy everywhere and that’s usually not a good sign when you are allergic to nuts, dairy, or anything else. But… is it possible to have an allergy safe Halloween? The sample sized candies and chocolates that are passed […]
Sure our life is totally changed due to food allergies. Eating out is hard. Eating in is hard. Parties are tough. The world is not safe. I GET IT. I really do. But sometimes, you just gotta look at the bright side. Really sit down and think about how your life has gotten better with […]
Birthday parties can definitely be a scary thing when it comes to food allergies. When the number of kids outnumbers the adults by a lot, there are so many ways that your allergic child could come into contact with their allergens. Not to worry, I’m going to share with you our tips for handling food […]
When it comes to an allergy (nut allergy, dairy allergy, egg allergy, or any other allergy), pediatricians and allergists usually advise strict avoidance and prescribe a pair of EpiPens in case of an allergic reaction. The EpiPens are to be brought everywhere you go. However, what else do you need to bring along with […]