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Food Allergies in Children

When your child has an allergy to certain foods, it is an ongoing challenge. Learn how these are diagnosed and managed to keep your kid safe at home, school, and away.
Boy not wanting to eat.
Possible Reasons Your Child Isn't Eating
Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD
Baby feeding
Overview of Hypoallergenic Infant Formulas
Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD
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Children Who Gag When Eating Can Have Medical Problems
Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD
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Pros and Cons of a School 504 Plan for Food Allergies
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
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Allergen Free After School Snacks the Kids Will Love
Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD
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Tasty Food to Keep at Home for Kids With Food Allergies
Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD
child picky eater
When to Be Concerned If Your Child Is a Picky Eater
Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD
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Peanut & Nut-Free Classroom Snacks
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Children eating snacks in elementary school classroom
Tackling Food Allergies at School
Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD
Baby girl feeding on milk with a milk bottle
Dairy Allergy: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD
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When Might My Child Outgrow His Cow's Milk Allergy?
Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD
Peanut butter and jelly sandwich in lunchbox
Should Peanuts Be Banned From Schools?
By Daniel More, MD
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Writing Other Parents About Your Child's Food Allergy
Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD
Children's allergic skin test for child's hand. Laboratory at the Allergy clinic. Clinical study. Close-up photo, selective focus
Allergy Testing for Children
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
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Does Your Baby Have a Food Allergy?
Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD
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Non-Food Birthday and Holiday Celebrations at School
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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Don't Let Food Allergies Ruin Birthday Party Fun
Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD
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Peanut-Free and Nut-Free Valentine's Day Candy
Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD