Supporting Parents and Carers of Kids with CMA

Parents of infants with cow’s milk allergy (CMA) often face a long and emotional journey before their child’s condition is diagnosed and treated

A survey revealed nearly 75% of parents described feeling ‘extremely stressed or worried’ about their child’s condition.¹ In the early stages, mothers of infants with CMA have reported feeling ‘isolated’ and ‘alone’.²

We understand that the initial stages can be a very difficult period for parents and carers of infants with CMA. The good news is that once diagnosed, CMA can be relatively simple to manage.³

For information, guidance and support for infants with CMA:

The GP Infants Feeding Network (UK)

Provide several patient tools and information to support implementation of the iMAP guideline.

Allergy UK Weaning Campaign

Allergy UK has partnered with Abbott to provide useful tools to help with weaning infants onto solid foods.

Here are some organisations that can help parents and carers become more informed about their infants’ condition

A guide for Food allergies and children

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Living with food allergy - A guide for parents and carers

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The Irish Skin Foundation is a national charity with a mission to improve quality of life for people with skin conditions.

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Supports those at risk of severe and life-threatening allergies

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Irish Food Allergy Network: guide to assist those who, through their work, encounter children and families affected by food allergy.

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FSAI: Guidance on Food Allergies

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INDI: Food Allergy and Intolerances

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FSAI: Best Practice for Infant Feeding in Ireland. From pre-conception through the first year of an infant’s life

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Breastfeeding is best for infants and is recommended for as long as possible during infancy. Alimentum and EleCare are infant formulas for special medical purposes and should only be used under the recommendation or guidance of a healthcare professional.

CMA: cow's milk allergy; iMAP: International Milk Allergy in Primary Care;

References

IE-SIMILAC-2100003 February 2021

Support for parents and carers of infants with cow's milk allergy

Parents of infants with cow’s milk allergy (CMA) often face a long and emotional journey before their child’s condition is diagnosed and treated

For information, guidance and support for infants with CMA:

The GP Infants Feeding Network (UK)

Allergy UK Weaning Campaign

Here are some organisations that can help parents and carers become more informed about their infants’ condition

This website is intended for Irish
healthcare professionals only

Support for parents and carers of infants with cow's milk allergy

Parents of infants with cow’s milk allergy (CMA) often face a long and emotional journey before their child’s condition is diagnosed and treated

For information, guidance and support for infants with CMA:

The GP Infants Feeding Network (UK)

Allergy UK Weaning Campaign

Here are some organisations that can help parents and carers become more informed about their infants’ condition

This website is intended for Irishhealthcare professionals only

This website is intended for Irish
healthcare professionals only