The Allergy-Free Baby & Toddler Book: The Definitive Guide to Managing Your Child's Food Allergy

by Charlotte Muquit, Adam Fox

The Allergy-Free Baby and Toddler Book is the guide that all worried parents have been waiting for. Written by Charlotte Muquit, a mum whose own son has severe food allergies, and Dr Adam Fox, one of the country's top allergy specialists, this book explains everything you need to know about allergies, from navigating the diagnosis process to the practical steps you can take to manage allergies in the longterm. Find out how to:

- Identify the source of an allergy
- Treat reactions
- Communicate with GPs, nurseries and playgroups
- Enjoy social events without worrying
- Adapt weaning and diet to avoid reactions

You'll also find 30 delicious allergy-free recipes for everyday and special occasions. Comprehensive, accessible and informative, The Allergy-Free Baby and Toddler Book gives parents the knowledge and reassurance they need to stop allergies getting in the way of a fun, full and active childhood.

Genres: Parenting

292 pages, Paperback

First published April 3, 2014

Reviews

[Lauren West · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honestly more support and knowledgeable advice than I’ve gotten from any doctor or health care professional so far.

[Nicola · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my favourite of several allergy baooks that I've read recently. It's written by a mother (of a toddler with multiple allergies) in conjunction with a consultant pediatric allergist (also clinical lead for Allergy at a hospital in the UK, and a medical advisor to both Allergy UK and the Anaphylaxis Campaign, featured in The Times magazine etc...). This combination means an incredibly approachable book to read with solid medical expertise underlying it. There are also quotes interspersed through the book from other parents of babies & young children with allergies that share their experiences.

I found it really helpful in explaining the difference between an IgE-mediated (immediate) allergic response, non-IgE mediated (delayed) allergic response, and an intolerance. It's of particular relief for me because my daughter has a non-IgE mediated allergy and it can be difficult finding literature on this as its harder to diagnose.

The book explains different forms of allergy testing and identification, when these will work, and when they won't; i.e. blood and skin prick testing work for an IgE mediated response but not for a non-IgE allergy.

It also provides information on other atopic allergic reactions such as eczema, asthma, and allergic rhinitis and how these fit into the picture.

[Reem · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book informative and interesting. There were definitely some things I learnt, and was grateful that it gave good suggestions for what kind of care and support I need to demand from her doctors when it comes to her allergies.