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Date: | Fri, 14 Mar 1997 09:07:02 -0700 |
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<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>
Thank you to EVERYONE who has responded to my plea for help with my
2-year-old celiac son and six-month-old healthy daughter. In time
I will respond to each of you. (I still have many questions, so
brace yourselves!) Here are a few things that I have learned:
- Celiacs must be stringent about adhering to a gluten-free diet.
- Breastfeed, breastfeed, breastfeed! It may give some protection.
- Nursing moms of celiacs or their siblings should also go gluten-
free; proteins do pass into the breast milk
- Delay the introduction of solids for as long as possible (6 to 9
mos., unless the babe is "starving")
- Go extra slow with the introduction of solids to a celiac sib
- Do not introduce gluten until at least 12 mos. (some say 24)
- Making your own food is cheaper, tastes better
I've been told that God never gives us any more of a challenge than
we can handle. Let me tell you that my hubby and I have certainly
been challenged to become the best parents we can. Evan is already
improving. Our efforts are more than worth it.
QUESTION: Can anyone refer me to high-calorie recipes? Evan must
gain weight!
...Pam
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