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Flying with allergies [the pre-post]

I called both Delta and Virgin airlines this past week to try to see if there was anything special I needed to do when flying with a child with peanut/sesame (tree nut, etc) allergies. The short answer: there’s not. Basically for liability reasons they cannot guarantee that he won’t be served something that’s been contaminated so I should prepare and bring my own food and epi-pen. [Not surprising] Realistically, I’d probably do that anyway. And it would be a huge risk for them to promise there was zero cross contamination or exposure to an… Read more >

Elise February 19, 2014 Uncategorizedallergy, baby Read more >

Eating out with a child with allergies

Whether or not you have a baby with allergies, dining in public is a small adventure each and every time. But when you have to worry about how clean the tables/chairs are, or if the last diner ate something with nuts and there’s residue on the furniture, or…the list goes on and on…it’s enough to overwhelm a rookie parent! I’m not an expert by any means, but here are some of the ways I make it easier and safer for me and P. BYO wipes. I love these ones by Burt’s Bee – they… Read more >

Elise February 13, 2014 Uncategorizedallergy, baby Read more >

Adding meat back

Tofu lover that I am, it was hard to stop eating it. But – plain and simple – it wasn’t a choice. My son is my #1 priority. So if he cannot tolerate soy, and he has eczema when I eat it (through my breast milk), then the choice is clear. I stop eating soy. And gluten. And nuts. And seeds. [Cow dairy was already out of my diet, but goat dairy is now too.]* So what does that leave a (vegetarian) to eat?? Fruits and vegetables of course. And non-wheat grains. And legumes. And…[crickets]…. Read more >

Elise February 9, 2014 Uncategorizedallergy Read more >

Allergy friendly foods for a 10-12 month old

This is kinda like a baby edition “what I ate” post. [Again, mind the disclaimer] (10-12 month old) baby eats: 7 am – nurse 9 am – breakfast: 1-2 scrambled eggs, 1/2 cup halved blueberries, 1/4 of a home-made coconut flour pumpkin muffin

Elise February 4, 2014 Uncategorizedallergy Read more >

The allergy convo

When I first launched into this whole baby allergy thing, I was overwhelmed to say the least. And I have a pretty strong background in food and sensitivities. So I imagine it’s even worse for a non-food-obsessed parent with a new diagnosis – kinda like you’re stuck in the middle of a tornado of info. Right at the time when you feel like you’re getting your bearings with your new little one! For this reason I’m going to share what I feed P. And what I do in social situations. And all the stuff… Read more >

Elise February 3, 2014 Uncategorizedallergy Read more >