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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.

Don't Let Food Allergies Stunt Your Child's Growth

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD

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How to Clean Schools Properly to Eliminate Peanut Residue

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD

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How You Can Help Prevent Food Allergies From Your Baby

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD

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Helping Children With Texture Aversions to Food

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD

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Possible Medical Reasons Your Child Isn't Eating

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD

When Your Baby Might Need Hypoallergenic Formula

Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD

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Children Who Gag When Eating Can Have Medical Problems

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

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The Pros and Cons of Creating a 504 Plan for Your Child's Food Allergy

Fact checked by Dale Brauner

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Try These Allergen-Free After School Snacks for Your Kids to Enjoy

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD

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Allergy-Friendly Foods Your Kids Will Love at Home

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD

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Discover When It's Time to Be Concerned If Your Child Is a Picky Eater

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

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My Child's School Is Peanut-Free, So What Can I Send for Snacks?

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

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Making School Safe and Successful for Students With Food Allergies

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD

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What You Should Know About Milk and Dairy Allergies

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD

When Might My Child Outgrow His Milk Allergy?

Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD

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Is Banning Peanuts From Schools for Allergies the Right Way to Go?

By Daniel More, MD

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Writing Other Parents About Your Child's Food Allergy

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD

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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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Treat Ideas for Schools With Non-Food Policies of Celebrations

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

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Allergen-Free Birthday Planning Made Simple

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD

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These Peanut- and Nut-Free Valentine's Candies Are Kid-Approved

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD