Could your child have a food allergy?

In this episode of Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood, we're covering Allergies in Children, a topic which affects many families. Joining us in the podcast studio is Dietitian Karman Liu from Happy Bellies Nutrition, who will break down the facts about allergies and give you the confidence to navigate allergies as a parent.

So, whether you are dealing with a recent diagnosis or just want to be prepared, this episode is packed with essential insights every parent needs to know about allergies in children.

We discuss:

- Why food allergies have become more common

- The percentage of children experiencing food allergies

- What the 9 common allergens are

- The most common ages food allergy symptoms appear

- How to introduce allergens to your child

- Are food allergies hereditary? Or are children more likely to have a food allergy if their parents do?

- What are the symptoms children experience if they have a food allergy?

- How to tell the difference between an intolerance and an allergy

- How allergies affect children

- What is involved in food allergy testing

- Karman's view and thoughts on commercial allergen starter packs on the market

- Rashes and other reactions

- Anaphylaxis

- What Karman wants all parents to know about food allergens and children

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