Cow’s milk protein allergy
If your child has a cow’s milk protein allergy and you require information on cow’s milk free weaning, please see the following video which you can access here:
https://elht.nhs.uk/services/dietetics/cows-milk-protein-weaning
Please note if your child has a diagnosed IgE milk allergy or gets immediate reactions after cows milk then speak to your dietitian or doctor before giving them any food containing cow’s milk protein.
Food allergies other than cow’s milk protein
If your think your child is reacting to food you may find the following websites useful:
https://allergynorthwest.nhs.uk/
Eczema
Food allergies are slightly more common in people with eczema but are not the cause of eczema in most cases.
If your child has eczema and you are concerned about food allergy, or would like further support on managing eczema, then you may find the following websites useful;
https://www.eczemacareonline.org.uk/
Allergy testing
Most food allergies are diagnosed by your doctor taking an allergy focused clinical history. Allergy testing is not always helpful.
If you want to know more about allergy tests please read this helpful information from the British Dietetic Association
https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/food-allergy-intolerancetesting.html