Children’s Allergy:
Expert Guidance for Parents

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.