Children / Food allergies & intolerances
CHILDREN · FOOD ALLERGIES & INTOLERANCES
Nutrition support for children with food allergies and intolerances
Specialist online support to help your family manage food allergies and intolerances safely, while keeping your child's diet varied, enjoyable and nutritionally complete.
All consultations online
Secure video, wherever you are
Online, from home
Specialist paediatric dietitian
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Safe eating without unnecessary restriction
Finding out your child has a food allergy or intolerance can feel overwhelming. Every meal, party and school lunch suddenly needs more thought. We offer one-to-one online consultations for families, with practical, evidence-based guidance that helps your child eat safely and confidently.
Diagnosis of a food allergy is made by your child's GP, paediatrician or allergy team. We work alongside them on the nutrition side: making sure the foods your child avoids are replaced with suitable alternatives, so they still get the energy, protein, vitamins and minerals they need to grow and develop well.
We also help families avoid cutting out more foods than necessary. Every plan is built around your child's confirmed allergies or intolerances, their age, growth and eating habits, and your family's routine, with meal ideas, safe substitutions and everyday tips that make feeding less stressful and more enjoyable.
How we can help
Individualised support for babies, children and teenagers, working alongside your child's medical team.
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Nutrition after an allergy diagnosis
We help you understand what your child needs to avoid and how to keep their diet safe, balanced and appropriate for their stage of development.
02
Common and multiple allergies
We support allergies to foods such as cow's milk, egg, peanut, tree nuts, wheat, soya, fish and shellfish, including children managing more than one allergy.
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Food intolerances
Tailored strategies for diagnosed intolerances such as lactose intolerance, so your child avoids only what they need to.
04
Allergy-aware weaning
Guidance for babies and toddlers on introducing foods, building variety and keeping weaning enjoyable.
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Nutritional adequacy
We check that your child's diet still meets their needs for growth and development, and suggest practical swaps where gaps appear.
Energy and protein
Calcium and vitamin D
Iron and other key nutrients
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Everyday practical support
Meal ideas, recipe adaptations, safe substitutions and tips for school, eating out and family meals.
Who this is for
Families of children with a diagnosed food allergy
Children managing several food allergies at once
Children with a diagnosed food intolerance, such as lactose intolerance
Parents of babies starting allergy-aware weaning
Families worried that avoiding foods is affecting their child's nutrition
Parents looking for a private paediatric dietitian, online across the UK
How it works
Three simple steps, all online.
Book
Book a children's consultation, or start with a free discovery call.
1
Meet our paediatric dietitian
A 60-minute video consultation, from home, to understand your child and your family's goals.
2
Get your plan
Clear, practical steps for your family, with follow-ups to review progress.
3
Initial consultation
£159
60 minutes
Follow-up
£89
45 minutes
Follow-up packages
from £79
per session, 4 to 12 sessions
Personalised meal plan
£75
where clinically needed
Not sure where to start?
Book a free discovery call and we will talk through your child's needs.
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Questions
What is the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance?
A food allergy involves the immune system, which reacts to a food as if it were harmful. Reactions can be mild or severe, and a child can have a severe reaction even if previous reactions were mild. A food intolerance does not involve the immune system; it often happens when the body cannot digest something properly, such as lactose. Intolerances can be unpleasant but are rarely dangerous.
What are the signs of an allergic reaction?
Signs can include hives or red spots, swelling, itchy or watery eyes, coughing, wheezing, hoarseness, vomiting, diarrhoea and tummy pain. If your child has difficulty breathing, throat tightness, swelling of the tongue or throat, or becomes faint or floppy, call 999 immediately. Always follow any allergy action plan your child's medical team has given you.
How is a food allergy diagnosed?
Diagnosis is made by your child's GP, paediatrician or allergy team. They will usually ask about your child's symptoms, how soon these appear after eating, and any family history of allergies, eczema or asthma. For immediate (IgE-mediated) allergies, they may arrange a skin prick test or blood test. Delayed (non-IgE) allergies do not show up on these tests, so the medical team may advise a supervised period of avoiding and then reintroducing the food, which we can help with.
Do you offer food intolerance tests?
No. We do not use or recommend IgG, hair or kinesiology tests, as they are not validated for diagnosing food allergies or intolerances and can lead to foods being removed unnecessarily. If you have concerns, speak to your child's GP, who can refer to the appropriate service.
Can my child still have a balanced diet with food allergies?
Yes, with the right planning. We help you replace the nutrients found in avoided foods, build variety and find practical swaps that suit your family. The aim is a diet that is safe, enjoyable and supports your child to grow and develop well.
Are consultations online?
Yes. All our consultations are online, so you can get specialist support from home, wherever you are in the UK.