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Support for the management of cow’s milk allergy

We understand the daily struggles you may face being a parent of a baby with cow’s milk allergy (CMA). The challenges of managing CMA may at times make you feel alone. We’re here to support you through the journey to helping your baby get back to doing what they love best. 

 
 
 
 
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Prepare for your GP appointment with these questions

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Discover tasty cow's milk-free recipes in our weaning books to help your baby make the important transition to solid food

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Support for carers: Living with food allergy – A guide for parents and carers

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Additional resources for managing your baby’s allergy

 
 
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A parent guide to life with cow’s milk allergy

Our handy guide provides day to day practical strategies to help you manage your baby’s CMA.

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Coping with anxiety factsheet

A short PDF that provides you with advice on how to cope with anxiety induced by your baby’s allergies.

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Early Years advice factsheet

A short PDF with useful information for parents providing care for infants with food allergies.

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My baby’s weaning diary

A food diary to help you keep track of new foods and allergic symptoms displayed by your baby.

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Weaning meal planner

A printable 7-day calendar to plan and track your baby’s food intake and any potential allergic symptoms.

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Weaning your food allergic baby

A guide to help you understand the ins and outs of food allergy in infants, to help you enjoy the experience of weaning your baby safely.

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HSE

Feeding your baby: introducing family meals

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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; GP: general practitioner.

UK-SIMILAC-2000023 November 2020

 

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