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Giving your baby egg and peanut for the first time can feel nerve-racking. A practical, step-by-step guide to which foods to use, how much to offer, how often to keep them going and what to look out for.

Whether CMPA is suspected or confirmed, or your baby has been milk-free for a while, day-to-day life can feel like a lot. Practical support on feeding, weaning, labels and reintroducing milk.

Noticed a rash on your baby after a meal? Many rashes are simple skin irritation, but some are worth a closer look. Here is how to tell the difference, what to record and when to seek help.

Baby Eczema, then a food allergy, then Hay Fever or Asthma? This pattern is called the Allergic March. Learn what it means, why it does not happen to every child, and what may help.

Introducing new foods can feel worrying when your baby has Eczema. Learn what parents should know about common allergens, earlier introduction for higher-risk babies, symptom awareness and finding support.

Eczema is common in babies, and food allergy is not always the cause. Learn when there may be a connection, what patterns to notice and where to find support.

When your baby is unsettled, uncomfortable or experiencing ongoing symptoms, it can be difficult to know what is normal, what may be linked to allergy, and when to seek further support. For many families, the words baby allergy can feel worrying and confusing. Parents may be trying to make sense of Eczema, feeding difficulties, delayed food reactions, Reflux-type symptoms, cough, wheeze, nasal symptoms or symptoms that seem to come and go without a clear pattern. At Aller

Ask any parent of a child with Eczema what they find hardest, and many will say the same thing: the nights. Itching often gets worse in the evening, and a child who cannot settle means a whole family who cannot sleep. A calm, consistent bedtime routine can make a real difference. Here is one to try. Why nights are worse There are a few reasons Eczema flares at bedtime. The body warms up under the covers, there are fewer distractions so the itch feels stronger, and skin lose

When the warmer months arrive, so does the pollen. For a child with Hay Fever (the everyday name for Allergic Rhinitis), spring and summer can mean itchy eyes, a runny or blocked nose, sneezing and broken sleep. It can also make Eczema and Asthma feel worse. Here is how to help your child enjoy the season with fewer symptoms. What Hay Fever is Hay Fever happens when the body reacts to pollen from grass, trees or weeds. The lining of the nose and eyes becomes inflamed, which

When a food seems to upset your child, it is natural to reach for the word "allergy". But not every reaction to food is an allergy. Some are intolerances, and the two are quite different. Knowing which you are dealing with changes how you manage it, so it is worth understanding. What is a food allergy? A food allergy involves the immune system. The body mistakes a harmless food for a threat and reacts. Allergic reactions tend to be: Quicker, often within minutes to a coup

Weaning is an exciting step, but for many parents it comes with a nervous question: how do I introduce foods like egg and peanut without causing a reaction? It is a fair worry. The reassuring news is that current evidence has changed how we think about this, and there is a calm, sensible way to go about it. Why introducing allergens early can help For years, parents were told to hold off on common allergy foods. The advice has now changed. Research, particularly for egg and

Cow's Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA) is when a baby's immune system reacts to the protein in cow's milk. It is one of the most common food allergies in babies. It can cause skin, tummy or feeding symptoms, and many children grow out of it. If you think your baby may have CMPA, your GP or Health Visitor is a good first step, and we can help you talk it through. If your baby is unsettled, has tummy troubles or skin flare-ups, you may have heard about Cow's Milk Protein Allergy, of

Sunny days should be fun, but if your child has Eczema they can bring a worry: will the sun cream sting, clog or trigger a flare? The good news is that with the right products and a simple routine, you can keep your child protected and comfortable. Why sun protection matters even more with Eczema Eczema-prone skin is sensitive, and some children have skin that reacts to heat and sweat. Sunburn can make Eczema worse, and a few Eczema treatments can make skin more sensitive t