Pediatricians play a vital role in helping families understand, prevent and manage food allergies—a concern that affects children of all ages.
This collection brings together HealthyChildren.org articles, videos, printable emergency plans, graphics, and podcasts to support clear, trustworthy communication with parents and caregivers. The materials cover essential topics including food‑allergy symptoms, prevention strategies, diagnosis, emergency response, and day‑to‑day management, offering both English and Spanish options.
HealthyChildren.org Articles
Quiz: How much do you know about food allergies
Food Allergies in Children: Common Causes & Symptoms
When to Introduce Egg, Peanut Butter & Other Common Food Allergens to a Baby
Peanut Allergy: What to Know About the Latest Prevention Guidelines
Diagnosing Food Allergies in Children
Symptom Checker: Food Allergy
Food Additives, Allergies & Asthma
Anaphylaxis in Infants & Children: Responding to Severe Allergic Reactions
How to Use Epinephrine for an Allergy Emergency
Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan
Videos
Living with a Food Allergy: Tips for Families
Peanut Allergy: Easy Trick to Help Your Baby Avoid It
Baby’s First Foods: What About Allergies?
¿Cómo prevenir la alergia alimentaria en su bebé?
Graphics & Sample Social Copy
What Parents Need to Know About Food Allergies
Suggested post: Food allergies happen when the body reacts to certain proteins found in food. They’re most common in babies and children, but they can occur at any age. Here’s everything that parents need to know about food allergies, including signs, treatment options, and how to live safely with one. Learn more.
Que Deben Saber Los Padres Sobre Las Alergias Alimentarias
Suggested post: Las alergias ocurren cuando el cuerpo reacciona a ciertas proteínas que se encuentran en los alimentos. Son más comunes en bebés y niños, pero pueden ocurrir a cualquier edad. A continuación, descubra todo lo que los padres deben saber sobre alergias alimentarias, incluidos los signos, tratamientos y cómo vivir de manera segura con alergias. Aprenda más.
Podcasts
HealthyChildren Podcast: Baby-Led Feeding & Starting Solid Foods: Expert Tips for Parents
Pediatrics On Call: Food Allergies
Last Updated
04/14/2026
Source
American Academy of Pediatrics