Field notes
Articles
Evidence-grounded guides for living with allergies — written for the parents doing the label-reading.
Label Reading
"May Contain" vs "Shared Equipment" vs "Same Facility"
"May contain traces of nuts" vs "shared equipment" vs "made in a facility": what each nut label does and does not tell you about risk.
First Foods & Allergen Introduction
How Long to Wait Between Introducing Allergens to Baby
One new allergen at a time, at least a day apart. How to space introductions, keep tolerated allergens in rotation, and track reactions.
Emergency Preparedness
Do You Have to Go to the ER After an EpiPen? Parent Guide
After using epinephrine on your child, standard guidance is to call 911 — here's why, what allergists are debating, and how to plan with yours in advance.
Label Reading
"May Contain Traces of Nuts": What It Really Means
"May contain traces of nuts" is a voluntary cross-contact warning, not a legal safety rating. What it means for a nut-allergic child, and how to decide.