Allergies in Toddlers and What to Feed Them.

Tastefully Simple has a beer bread with no egg in it. You can make it with carbonated juice. I have had customers in the past who have given this to their kids with allergies. I've also seen cookbooks for kids with several allergies at places like Barnes & Noble. Email me if you want to order some of the beer bread. It also comes in wheat.

We use egg-replacer in baking, meatloafs, pancakes, etc.

We buy a lot of foods from a food Co-op and from Whole Foods store. We buy all kinds of packaged meats and foods without dairy, egg, gluten or soy. Even from Kroger's regular packaged meats area! We found different Kroger stores have different products, though.

The book stores are full of recipes for allergies, although my daughter says things like brands of xanthan gum really matter so you have to expiriment. She has to be gluten free as well as the other things.

If you are worried about supplements such as omega-3s for children without soy (many contain soy since they add vitamin E often derived from soy) here is a link to lists of hypoallergenic sources for commonly used nutritional products (the site does not sell anything, just provides lists gathered from other parents):

Hard-to-Find but Commonly Needed Hypoallergenic Supplements
http://itsnotmental.blogspot.com/2008/11/hard-to-find-but...

Dear T.,
I have found that www.befreeforme.com is a wealth of info when it comes to allergen free cooking. Also, "Angel Food Ministries" now offers an allergen free box to purchase which inclused chicken nuggets, and pancake mix among other things. If you go to the website you can find all the ingredient information and an order/pickup place. I have food allergies so I am always on the lookout for allergen free/ affordable choices. Take care and hope this helps!
Nikki

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I have a friend who is a real health nut. She shops at all natural food stores in our area. I'm not sure where you live but around here ours is called the Healthy Life Market. There you can purchase things that don't have the dairy, egg or soy in them that your grandson is allergic to. Also since he already has so many food allergies I'd watch him on other things too like gluten, peanut butter etc. He could also have a sensitivity to processed foods as well like cereal bars, granola bars etc.

Good luck! I'd hate to have to deal with this.

There are two web sites that I can think of: wwww.glutenfreemall.com and www.glutenfree.com. One of those web sites will allow you to remove certain food types and they will tell you what they have that does not contain your allergies. Enjoy Life has cookies that do not contain the top 8 allergians. My sons favorite were apple and cho. chip. They are made in a dedicated facility so there is no cross contamination. For cooking, health food stores have egg replacement products. The health food stores may also have bread mixes you can make that do not contain those foods. Most of those mixes will tell you what to subsitute for your foods.

If you live near Trader Joes or Whole foods, they have a whole list of foods for people for allergies. Trader Joes Whole Grain Rice noodles are wonderful! Just boil them for 15 minutes (makes them softe) and rinse good. Also, use oil when boiling and stir often to keep them from sticking together.

Rice Chex, I believe, do not contain those items.

T.,

There are a lot of really good allergy cook books out there. I would try a visit to your local library.

Also, shopping at a place like whole Foods will offer you more allergy issue choices, the staff is generally very helpful & empathetic. They also have an excellent selection of books to choose from.

There is a powdered Egg substitute called "Egg Replacer" (shelf stable, comes in a box) that can be used in any baked goods (breads, cookies etc) which is handy if you need to make him his own cupcake to take to a party or whatever so as not to feel left out.

Also, almond milk & rice milk are readily available at most regular grocery stores. Many people who have Cow dairy issues are able to tolerate goat & sheep milk & cheeses.

I hope this information is useful. There are a lot of good products out there these days, once you get into the swing of it, it wont seem so hard.

P : )

THere are several foods that you can usually find at a local grocery or health food store that he can have. Some suggestions are Vans wheat free, gluten free, dairy, egg free waffles they have a reuglar and blueberry flavor available we buys ours at Harris Teeter and Whole Foods Market. Trader Joes also sells a waffle that is wheat, dairy, egg, gluten free. We like the Trader Joes taste/texture better, but we also like the vans b/c they come in blueberry. There is also a Rice Dream ice cream that we can use (you may want to double check the ingredients I know it is dairy and wheat free, but I don't remember if it has eggs). It is available at whole foods. Rice milk and non-dairy creamers can be used as replacements in recipes (our needs are a little different so again check lables) Flax seed and fish are a great source of Omega threes. If you want any other information I'd be glad to help we know what it is like to have a toddler that requires a special diet. We have a two year old and 3 month old that will both require special diets. If you need anything send me a private message. Good Luck

Hi T.,

Here are some websites that might also point you in the right direction. They are a great resource.

http://www.foodallergy.org/about.html

http://www.foodallergykitchen.com/

http://www.kidswithfoodallergies.org/

Good luck to you and your family!

Wow T. you do have a lot on your plate, and congratulations and being a survivor. Do you know anyone who has goats? or look up the nearest goat farm. Goat milk is so much healthier than milk or soy milk and more of the worlds population drinks it (I just found that out). God bless you and your family, and I hope and pray that He gives you the answers you're needing.

I have no idea if this will work but for adults there is a *cure* for most allergies. Not a treatment, but a cure. It's an ayurvedic herbal blend and you'd need to check with them to see about the fact it's a young child you're dealing with. The website is www.mapi.com and the product was called Aller Tabs. I think they've renamed it it may be called Allergy Relief or something now. This is ayurvedic (herbal blends) so it's not going to be a quick cure but I used this product off-and-on for a span of a couple of years and it * completely cured me* of my allergies. I don't even use the product anymore. Best of luck.

You should find your local health food store, Whole Foods store or a Trader Joes store. They have recipe books, plenty of choices, etc. My son 20 month old has a milk allergy and I found lots of ideas there. Whole Foods has real live people in there that can help you find what you need. I know it can be challenging. I feel like my son doesn't eat enough and we are only dealing with 1 allergy. I have also started using Juice Plus fruit and vegetable gummy supplements for him. They give you all the vitamins and minerals that you need, even if you aren't eating them. I also started him on gummy DHA capsules to give him what he needs for his brain, since he doesn't eat any meat or fish. All of these supplements can be found at your local health food store. That way you don't have to worry that he isn't getting the nourishment that his growing body and brain need. Good luck!

You must be the most loving person I have ever heard!!! We should all be so blessed with such a loving Ninny! I wish I had a parental figure like you to gain some advice from!!

It may sound strange by my 22 mo old loves Salmon! Seems like a good nutritional source of the omegas and beneficial fats you are looking for and super simple to make... I have had it as simple as poached with a bit of onion and lemon and sea salt which is delish and simple to prepare and he also loves it with a soy ginger marinate (of course you would have to check the labels on that one)!
Also, have you considered Avocado (also known as the butter pear because of its flavor)? People here don't think of it as much as they do on the west coast but is delicious and simple (especially this time of year when on sale) Just cut up slices- lots of people use it in place of Mayo on sandwiches since it has a rich flavor some beneficial fats but none of the allergans you are concerned about.

Best of luck to you and much love to the little guys.

Is he tall and therefore under weight? My son wasn't even 21 lbs at a 16 months and at 2 1/2 he is 24 lbs. He is 36 inches now and 31 at a year. He is incredibly healthy and smart. His pediatrician estimated he will gain about 5 lbs a year until puberty. You can always look into health food stores. They have many products which are gluten free or dairy free nowadays. Since he is still little he may outgrow these allergies. I do know some allergies are created by introducing food at an early age and not properly spacing out trials. We didn't do food until 7 months. We did fruit, veggies, cereal, and noodles. He was a year before we did egg, yogurt, cheese, and soy product.

As a Celiac person I know how hard it is to find good safe food. Actually, it's getting easier. You already have responders with great advice. I just want to assure you that a kid can fatten up perfectly well with good home cooked vegetables. Less fruit, less raw, but more cooked soft green beans, sweet potatoes, broccoli, fried plantain, fried apples, sauteed mushrooms. Rice milk is yummy and is good for cooking. Just sit and think about all the good things that don't have soy, dairy, and eggs. Any combination of protein like chicken or beans with a grain like rice, potatoes, or corn will keep things balanced and filling. Just remember to leave out the butter.

With kids, diet is a very serious matter. It's always a good idea to have a dietician on the line for good advice.

Hi T.,
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Dear T.,
Thank you for sharing your concerns and for sharing your beautiful testimony to our Lord. You obviously love Him and your family dearly. Amen to that!
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I also found someone who makes sheep cheese, which is very well tolerated by those sensitive to dairy. She ships nationally. It is a little expensive, but very delicious, not sharp like goat cheese can be. You can find it at www.locustgrovefarm.net

Best wishes, T., to you and your family.
God Bless,
S. L.

Hello

I have a friend who has a daughter that is allergic to eggs and other things. It's hard to find food with out it like you said. To help add weight and nutrients pedia sure will help. Another friend had to give it to her son and it worked. He's at his right weight now. Hope this helps. Good luck.

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website there are links to recipes that are dairy and egg free, vegan and vegetarian. almond milk is a good substitute for soy and cow milk. firm tofu can be scrambled in a skillet with seseme or peanut oil and be a suitable breakfast. chickpeas and black beans can be blended into dips and kids love these with crackers or pita-both of which you can get egg and gluten free.

Hi T.,
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Nut butters are wonderful if you are sure there arent allergies. (Peanut is often allergenic, but most others dont often provoke an allergy response) Beyond peaunt butter there are almond butter and Sunbutter (at Target) both very healthy, good fat, and each nut provides different nutrients. Make milkshakes with the nut butters using banana, rice or almond milk, some nut butter and sweetner if you used plain almond milk. Avacado is a good choice as well.