This guide will help you to transition your baby from an amino acid to an extensively hydrolysed formula. It should be used alongside individualised advice from your dietitian.
Salicylates occur naturally in many fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices, and are also often used as artificial flavourings and preservatives in skin products, perfumes, toothpaste, sweets and chewing gum, and found in many medications.
Allergy to cow’s milk and egg occurs when the body’s immune system reacts to proteins found in milk and egg (yolk/white/ or both). Allergic reactions can be immediate (within minutes to 2 hours) or delayed (between 2-48 hours or longer).
This guide is ONLY suitable for children who have, or are growing out of a delayed (non-IgE-mediated) allergy to egg, and have been advised by their Doctor or Dietitian that it is safe to start introducing egg at home.
This guide is suitable ONLY for children who have, or are growing out of a delayed (non-IgE-mediated) allergy to soya, and have been advised by their Doctor or Dietitian that it is safe to start introducing soya at home.
This guide is ONLY suitable for children who have, or are growing out of a delayed (non-IgE- mediated) allergy to wheat, and have been advised by their Doctor or Dietitian that it is safe to start introducing wheat at home.
This fact sheet has been produced to give ideas to help keep costs down for those with food allergies whilst still ensuring a nutritionally balanced diet.