PIF Categories: Nutrition - Paeds

The Milk Ladder (For Non-IgE/delayed milk allergy)

Date: 02/04/2025

Staged reintroduction of dairy back into the diet for children with mild to moderate non-IgE (Immunoglobulin E) cow’s milk protein allergy. Most children with a milk allergy will outgrow it […]

Nasogastric tube feeding at home

Date: 11/02/2025

Your child has had a nasogastric (NG) tube inserted because they are unable to take some or all their nutritional and fluid requirements orally. A NG tube is designed for […]

Human breast milk fortifier

Date: 07/11/2023 Community paediatrics, Paediatrics,

Read our guide below to find out more about human breast milk fortifier.  You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link on the […]

Foot care for a child with diabetes

Date: 29/07/2021 Community paediatrics, Paediatrics,

Patient information for parents or carers of a child with Diabetes or for young people with Diabetes It is important to look after your feet when you have (or your […]

Energy dense diet for children

Date: 25/05/2021 , Nutrition resources and support, Nutrition and dietetics resources, Nutrition nurses, Macmillan dietitians, Paediatric dietitians, Community paediatrics, Paediatrics,

Encourage 3 energy dense meals per day Encourage 2-3 snacks and nutritious drinks throughout the day Have balanced main meals: protein/ carbohydrate/ vegetables/ salad/fruit Use full fat/ sugar products, such […]

Milk free diet for children

Date: 03/05/2021 , , Dermatology, Allergy Services, Community paediatrics, Paediatrics,

Find out more about what to do if your child must follow a milk free diet.