February is Dental Health Awareness Month. Planning for your child’s first dental exam can feel like a daunting task, especially if your child suffers from food allergies. Below are some tips to consider prior to the first visit. 1. When scheduling the appointment, be sure to inform the office of Read more…
For some children with multiple food allergies such as Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES), a feeding tube is a necessary means for getting the optimal nutrition necessary for growth. The Feeding Tube Awareness Foundation is “dedicated to providing parents and caregivers with the information needed for day-to-day life with a Read more…
Your little one has been diagnosed with FPIES (or other food allergies), their birthday is approaching and you don’t have enough safe ingredients to make a cake. What can you do? There are so many fun options!! We wanted to share a few of the ideas that parents have done to help Read more…
Avoiding and Addressing Oral Texture Aversion Written by: Annette Mestern, OTR/L I am the mother to a two year old with Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES). I am also a Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT). When my daughter was 10 months old her allergist recommended a period of time without any Read more…
At The FPIES Foundation, we believe that forming strong bonds with our local and global communities means greater strength for supporting our children and families. We believe that it is only by partnering with our community that we can effect change. Together, we can make a difference in the lives Read more…
The FPIES Foundation presents an awareness slideshow for FPIES (Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome) for Food Allergy Awareness Week (FAAW) 2012. The video stars some adorable children who just happen to have FPIES. For more information on FPIES visit: www.thefpiesfoundation.org Video created by: Katie Lou Music by: Kevin Read more…
Dear Family and Friends, Thank you for taking the first step and trying to learn more about what life is like for our little one with FPIES and for us as a family. We do understand that sometimes you might not know what to say or do, and that you Read more…
Dear Family and Friends, Thank you for taking the first step and trying to learn more about what life is like for our little one with FPIES and for us as a family. We do understand that sometimes you might not know what to say or do, and that you Read more…
