16. Both of my kids had FPIES (a type of food allergy)

FPIES is a rare type of food allergy that causes delayed reactions like vomiting or diarrhea - and BOTH of my kids had it. My daughter had FPIES to egg and my son had FPIES to wheat, so we are just an allergy family! In this video, I go over:

What we initially thought my daughter’s allergy was

What her first reaction was like

When and how we reintroduced eggs

How we knew my son also had FPIES

How we navigated FPIES at daycare

When and how we reintroduced wheat

The medical providers we had on board for both

How they’re both doing now

My top two tips for FPIES parents

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With love, Dr. A

Disclaimer: This video is intended for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition, or to provide medical nutrition therapy. If you are concerned about yours or your child's nutrition or eating habits, contact your dietitian.

Extra resources 👇

My daughter's laryngeal cleft story on APPLE PODCAST and SPOTIFY

FPIES info from the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology

International FPIES Association