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Weaning Your Child
Our weaning support pack contains a huge amount of information and advice to help parents manage weaning with allergy as safely as possible.
Starting solid foods is an exciting milestone, but if your baby has a higher risk of developing a food allergy, or you’re worried about introducing allergenic foods, it can also feel overwhelming.
Our weaning support information is here to help you feel more confident. From knowing when your baby is ready to start solids, to introducing allergenic foods and understanding the signs of an allergic reaction, we’ve brought together practical, evidence-based information to support you and your child.
Whether you’re preparing to start weaning, are already introducing new foods, or your child has been diagnosed with a food allergy, you can explore the information that’s most relevant to you.
Before you start: Weaning and allergy advice
Find out when your baby may be ready to start solids, how allergy risk can affect weaning advice and how to approach introducing foods in a way that works for you and your baby.
Introducing foods and managing your child’s diet
Learn more about introducing allergenic foods, understanding food labels and the 14 major allergens, maintaining good nutrition and adapting everyday cooking when your child has a food allergy.
Beyond weaning: Wellbeing, safety and everyday life
Food allergy can affect more than what your child eats. Find advice on recognising allergic reactions and anaphylaxis, supporting your child’s emotional wellbeing, talking about allergy with siblings and managing allergies in an Early Years setting.
Amanda's Story
We know that navigating your way through weaning when your child has an allergy is challenging. Here, Amanda shares her story.
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