Children’s Allergy:
Expert Guidance for Parents

Explore expert articles written for parents of babies, infants, young children and school-aged children with allergies. Covering early symptoms, triggers, diagnosis and everyday management, these resources offer guidance to help you support your child's health and wellbeing.
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When to Introduce Food Allergens to Your Baby: A Parent's Guide

Starting peanut, egg and other allergens early, then keeping them in your baby's diet, can lower the risk of food allergy. Here's when to begin, what the first taste looks like and how to keep it going.
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School Allergy Safety and Benedict's Law

Every school in England is now expected to have a published allergy policy, trained staff and spare adrenaline pens. Understand what the new rules give your child, what they still leave to you, and what is worth checking in the first weeks of term.
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Early Egg Introduction Cuts Childhood Egg Allergy

A major new Australian study shows childhood egg allergy fell after guidelines recommended introducing egg by six months. Find out why this real-world evidence matters.
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Food Oral Immunotherapy (OIT): A Parent's Guide

Could your child's food allergy be treated, not just managed? Food oral immunotherapy (OIT) is a specialist programme that gradually trains the immune system to become less reactive to an allergen. Discover what it involves, who it's suitable for, and why younger children often have the most to gain.
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Is Your Child at High Risk of Developing a Food Allergy?

Not all children face the same risk of developing food allergies. Understanding whether your child is at higher risk can help you take proactive steps to prevent allergies from developing in the first place. Here's what to look for and what you can do about it.
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CMPA (Cow's Milk Protein Allergy): A Parent's Guide

Cow's milk protein allergy is one of the most common food allergies in infancy, yet it's frequently missed or misdiagnosed. Learn how to spot the signs across different body systems and understand the difference between immediate and delayed reactions.
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TIME100 2026 Honours Professor Lack

TIME names Professor Gideon Lack, Founder and Lead Clinician of the LACK Allergy Clinic in the 2026 TIME100 Most Influential Leaders in Health list for his pioneering work in food allergy prevention in children.
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Baby Eczema and Food Allergy: A Parent’s Guide

Does food allergy cause baby eczema? While closely linked, they are not the same. For many babies, eczema is a skin barrier issue, and unnecessary food avoidance can actually increase allergy risk. Discover how treating eczema early and introducing foods safely can help prevent future allergies.
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