Tips for Parents

Tips For Parents of Food-Allergic Children

• The most common food allergens are the proteins in cow’s milk, eggs, soy, wheat, fish, shellfish, peanuts and tree nuts.
• Some food allergies can be outgrown.
• The best treatment is to avoid the foods that cause your child’s reaction.
• Learn how to read labels carefully. Ask about ingredients at restaurants or when eating food prepared by another person.
• You and your child should always carry and know how to use injectable epinephrine and antihistamines to treat emergency reactions. 
• Teach family members, caregivers and other people close to your child how to use epinephrine.
• Have your child wear an ID bracelet that identifies his or her food allergies.