Today I’m chatting with Dr Nelu Simonsz, a trusted paediatric consultant and mother of three. We tackle some of the most frustrating advice parents often receive about managing eczema in children, Dr. Nelu breaks down why cutting out foods isn’t the solution and we chat about how withholding certain foods could actually increase the risk of allergies. This is an awesome chat about an evidence-based approach!Listen in and discover:Addressing the frustrating advice dished out to parentsWhy cutting out foods is not effective for eczema managementHow you could be risking allergies when withholding foods from your child’s dietDetermining the signs of an allergic skin reactionsWhy prioritising appropriate skin management is keyEffective steroid use for skin inflammation and flaresIntroducing common allergens if your baby has eczemaThe unreliability and risks involved in sending away DNA for allergy testingIntroducing allergens with a family history of allergies or anaphylaxisDr Nelu’s clinical experience with the flu this season (spoiler alert: get your flu vax!)Follow Dr Nelu on Instagram @dr_nelu or check out her video series A Healthy State where she chats with doctors and health professionals about a variety of health topics.Connect with me (Dr Kyla) on Instagram and Facebook!Do you want to easily understand what’s in the food you buy without any fear mongering or misinformation? Check out my weekly Chewsday Reviews.Join my online membership programs today! Baby Mealtimes for parents introducing solids, Toddler Mealtimes to navigate fussy eating, Family Mealtimes for guidance when packing school lunches and feeding the whole family, or School Mealtimes to change the way we talk about food in schools.

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