Allergy Resources
Why I Don’t Diagnose CMPA From One Symptom
Parents often come to me with one thing that has made them worry that their baby has cows milk protein allergy. It might be reflux. Green poo. Mucus. Eczema. Lots of crying after feeds. And the question is usually: “Does this mean my baby has CMPA?” The answer is that...
CMPA Baby Poo: What Should Parents Look For?
If you’ve opened your baby’s nappy and found green poo, mucus, very loose poo or even a little blood, it’s completely understandable to wonder whether cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA) could be causing it. I get asked about baby poo a lot. Parents will often say to...
What Should I Do If My Child Reacts on the Egg Ladder?
You’ve started the Egg Ladder, things seem to be going well, and then your child develops a rash, has a change in their poo, vomits or simply doesn’t seem quite right. Was it the egg? Should you stop? Can you go back to the previous step? And how long should you wait...
Egg Allergy in Babies: Symptoms, Reactions and What to Do Next
If your baby develops a rash, swelling, vomiting or seems unwell after eating egg, it can be really worrying. Egg allergy is one of the most common food allergies in babies and young children, and it often becomes apparent when egg is introduced for the first time. In...
Milk Allergy or Lactose Intolerance? How Can I Tell the Difference in My Baby?
If your baby is struggling with diarrhoea, wind, tummy pain, reflux or feeding problems, it is easy to wonder whether they are lactose intolerant. But in young babies, lactose intolerance and cow’s milk allergy are very different things, and they need different...
Can My Baby Have Peanut Butter If They Have Eczema?
If your baby has eczema, you may have been told that they are more likely to develop a food allergy. That can make introducing foods like peanut feel quite worrying. The important thing to know is that having eczema does not also mean your baby is allergic to peanut....
Milk and Soya Free Diet for Babies: What Can My Baby Eat?
If you’ve been told your baby needs to avoid both cow’s milk and soya, it can suddenly feel like everything contains one or the other. Milk turns up in obvious foods like yoghurt and cheese, but also in plenty of packaged foods. Soya can be even trickier because it...
What to Do If Your Child Reacts on the Milk Ladder
If your child develops symptoms while working through the Milk Ladder, it can be difficult to know what to do next. Was it the milk? Were they coming down with a bug? Is their eczema just having a bad day? And should you stop the ladder completely or go back to the...
CMPA Formula: 15 Hypoallergenic Baby Formula Options
Updated September 2026 to reflect current guidance and formula options for babies with cow’s milk protein allergy. If your baby has been diagnosed with cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA), you may have been told they need a specialist formula. But when you start looking...
Can babies have peanut butter? When and how to introduce it safely
When it comes to introducing solid foods, many parents feel a little anxious — especially when it comes to foods that are common allergens. One of the most frequent questions I hear is: “When can my baby have peanut butter, and how do I give it safely?” I remember...