Is My Food-Allergy-Prone Child Getting His Vitamins?

By Sean Kelley

When our 19-month-old son Graeme was diagnosed with food allergies, our allergist sent home excellent documentation on what foods to avoid. Her goal: Prevent the kind of reaction that results in Graeme scratching himself bloody (see photo).

She told us what he couldn’t eat. But she didn’t tell us what we should feed him. When your child has multiple food allergies, the list of dietary options shrinks. I knew things were going to be a challenge as soon as corn, soy, and wheat popped up on his chart. Still, I was dumbfounded by the response of our allergist. Read More