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Navigating Food Reactivity During Illness Season: When Symptoms Blur and Trials Should Wait
Cold season hits differently when your baby already has food reactivity. One day you're confidently tracking symptoms, the next you're staring at concerning diapers while your little one runs a fever. Is this a food reaction, or just another virus? The frustrating truth is that viral gastroenteritis and food reactivity produce remarkably similar symptoms. Learn how to distinguish between them, when to postpone food trials, and how to protect your elimination diet progress dur


When Blood and Mucus in Baby's Diaper Signals Food Protein-Induced Allergic Proctocolitis
Blood and mucus in your baby's diaper can signal FPIAP, a non-IgE food allergy affecting the colon. Unlike classic allergies, FPIAP causes delayed reactions 6-48 hours after trigger foods, making it hard to identify without systematic tracking. This comprehensive guide covers symptom recognition, elimination diet strategies, breast milk protein transfer timing, and the encouraging prognosis that many babies achieve tolerance by age 1.


Egg Allergies in Babies: The Complicated History and How Free to Feed Can Help
You've cut dairy and soy from your diet, but your baby is still showing symptoms. For many parents, egg is next. The research on egg allergies is complicated. Some studies were stopped early due to reactions, while others show early introduction can prevent allergies. Here's what the science actually says about navigating egg reactivity in breastfed babies.
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