Category: FPIES

What my Toddler “EATS”

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Here’s a list of what Elizabeth “eats” every day– I’ve written it in the form we recognize of meals and snacks. In reality, the few enjoy life mini chips and a couple licks of PB is all she takes in orally. We also give an extra 16-24oz of water daily. Breakfast: 1/2 cup quinoa with… Continue reading What my Toddler “EATS”

FPIES What is it?

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Food Protein-Induced Entercolitis Syndrome (FPIES)– is when the body reacts to the protein in food.  For some children, one food is the trigger and for others multiple foods trigger the response.  Read more about FPIES here. Last week we began to suspect Elizabeth might have FPIES.  She has vomited multiple times per day her entire… Continue reading FPIES What is it?