Lydia recommends…
Here are a couple of my favourite allergy and baby products that I recommend in my day-to-day practice which I often get asked to share.
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Supplements
Nature and Nuture Vitamins
These vitamins meet public health recommendations for Vitamins A, C and D and contain no preservatives.
Books and Recipes
The Allergy-Free Baby and Toddler Cookbook
By Fiona Heggie and Ellie Lux. Includes simple easy recipes free from the 14 top allergens.
The Allergy-Free Family Cookbook
By Fiona Heggie and Ellie Lux – a similar layout to the baby cookbook above, but this provides further recipes free from the 14 main allergens.
My Family and Food Allergies
By Alexia Baracaia – this is such a practical book with some great tips and tricks to manage food allergies!
Understanding Allergy
By Dr Sophie Farooque – covers all aspects of allergy in easy bitesize way, includes information on the allergy epidemic, hayfever, food allergy as well as eczema.
Thrive Allergy Free
By Dr Uche Okorji-Obike – personal journey of Uche’s daughter, Chimamanda being diagnosed with milk and egg allergy.
Equipment
Doidy Cup
A great first open cup that is slanted to help infants learn to take water, can be used from 6 months
Cognikids Cup
Another great open cup that has an easy grip, can be used from 6 months.
Tum Tum Weighted Straw Cup
This free flowing straw cup is a great option for independent babies, I usually advise from 8-9months old.