This will help highlight any trigger foods and be useful to show medical professionals when they ask for more info.

Find out all you can about allergies and allergy symptoms. There’s so many great resources out there.

This could be images or videos. They can help when discussing symptoms with your doctors or health care practitioners.

If you’re not sure about something, please don’t be shy about asking for help and make sure you follow up with medical support.

Mum very often knows best – no really you do! If you think something isn’t right, keep pushing for support!

There are so many support groups out there, join a group and connect with other parents with similar issues, concerns and smart ways around it.

When your child joins nursery or school, make sure you speak with the staff and explain your child’s allergies. Present them with information and speak with the cook to make sure they are aware of your kids’ allergies.

Make other parents aware of your child’s allergies, to make sure they understand what foods are allergy safe for their child to take to nursery or school.

Take your time to read ingredient labels. These can often change and you should constantly make sure that you have the correct allergy information.

Don’t assume because a food item was once allergy safe that it still is. Manufacturers can change the ingredients at any time so you need to check the ingredient labels every time you purchase!

Don’t let allergies hold you back. Your child will grow up and be able to advocate for themselves. They will fully understand their allergies and be confident in avoiding trigger foods within a short period of time.

If you’re eating out, don’t be afraid to speak out to the waiting and kitchen staff. Don’t be afraid to be fussy. Tell them about your child’s food allergy and make sure they take you seriously.

It’s always a good idea to keep reminding friends and family about your child’s allergies. If they are a true friend then they really won’t mind you refreshing their minds about your child’s food allergies.

Communication is key. When they’re old enough, make sure you speak with your child about their allergies. Make sure you keep this conversation positive. Discuss ways in which they can live a normal life.

Try to remain positive. Focus on what your child can have and do rather than what they can’t eat.

Discuss how fun birthday parties are and talk about them spending time with their friends, playing games etc – don’t make it all about the food. Food shouldn’t be the focus of a birthday party.

Easier said than done, I know. Make sure you manage your emotions when present with your child. Children feed of your energy (that’s why my kids are so damn hyper 😂). But seriously, if you’re upset then they’ll be upset about their allergies. Try to remain positive. Your child will thank you for it.