Managing Your Child's Food Allergies: The Complete Australian Guide For Parents

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Food allergy occurs in around 1 in 20 children, with symptoms involving the skin, gastrointestinal tract and respiratory system. Living with a child with food allergies can mean constant trips to doctors and specialists; painstaking preparation of foods to ensure no contamination occurs; battles with friends and family members who don't understand the potential seriousness of an allergy; confusion over food labelling; concern about how to give your child a balanced diet while excluding allergenic foods; and anxiety when leaving your child in the care of others - to name only some of the issues. This accessible book explains what food allergies are, and gives sensible, practical advice on how to live with, and manage, them. It helps parents navigate common problems and work out long-term solutions to keep their child happy, healthy and well-fed.

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Alison Orman is the mother of a child with anaphylaxis and was moved to write the guide when she found a dearth of information specifically aimed at Australian parents. She lives in Melbourne with her partner and their two small children.