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Raising Children with Food & Other Allergies in Singapore

Indoor Swimming Lessons For Children : Heated & salt water chlorinated pool in Singapore

Posted by Vicky on | May 18, 2012 | No Comments

There is a fair amount of rain in Singapore. As the saying goes, the seasons in Singapore are “hot and hotter, wet and wetter”. So when looking for swimming lessons that are guaranteed not to be called off by the weather, look for indoor lessons!

Found in the heart of Serangoon Gardens at the Burghley Lifestyle Hub, AquaBambinos is an absolute gem of a swim school. The pool at AquaBambinos is not only indoor, but it is also heated, very clean and brand new.

Set up by two Mums Peng Peng and Christabel “who believe that swimming is an invaluable life-skill”. AquaBambinos has been open since January 2012. All of the instructors have a Singapore First Aid qualification in CPR and AED.

The classes are small with a maximum of 6 children for parent-accompanied classes, and 5 for the unaccompanied classes. The Read more

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Living in Singapore with peanut & tree nut allergies : Eating Out

Posted by Vicky on | April 25, 2012 | 2 Comments

Living with peanut and tree nut allergies is difficult – no matter where in the world you are. Living in Singapore with peanut and or tree nut allergies brings up its own unique set of challenges.

As in all Asian food there is a high use of peanut and tree nut products. Singapore is a nation known for its love of food, and its geographical position has allowed it to incorporate food from the region into local dishes. Singapore is a tiny island with a huge population of foodies.

Many local dishes contain peanuts or tree nuts in some shape or form. From satay to curry to Singaporean to Chinese to Indonesian to Thai to Indian food, they all contain them. While eating many local dishes is not an option for those with tree nut and peanut allergies – this does not mean it is impossible to eat out with those food allergies here.

Top Tips for eating out with peanut and tree nut allergies Read more

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Food Free Alternative Easter Egg : Suitable for children with food allergies

Posted by Vicky on | March 27, 2012 | No Comments

Children with food allergies can often feel left out and upset when an event revolves around food. Not being able to eat certain foods can cause children social distress. Sometimes it is necessary to think up a non-food option, so the child does not have to be completely excluded.

According to a study published by Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology in 2010 more than 30% of children with a food allergy have experienced bullying. Holidays such as Easter can have a negative impact on children with food allergies – especially if they are dairy, soy, peanut or tree nut allergic as finding the traditional chocolate Easter eggs that cater to these food allergies can be difficult.

If it is not possible to find an Easter egg that caters to a child’s specific allergy needs, here is a great non-food Easter egg alternative.

This wind-up hopping Easter egg is amusing, colourful and lasts much longer than the chocolate variety! It would be a great Easter Read more

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Peanut and tree nut free Easter Eggs in Singapore

Posted by Vicky on | March 26, 2012 | No Comments

 

The hunt for peanut and tree nut free Easter eggs in Singapore is over! Although there are no traditional hollow chocolate Easter eggs that fall into this category, Cadbury’s Crème eggs produced in the UK are indeed both peanut and tree nut free. Cadbury Crème eggs produced in other countries such as Australia and New Zealand are however not peanut and tree nut free, due to different production methods.

Sneezywheezy.com wrote into Cadbury’s UK and this is the response:

“As a caring company and one that realizes the trust our consumers have in our products, as well as declaring on the wrapper products that contain nuts we feel it is correct to bring to everyone’s attention a product that might contain even the remotest traces. Read more

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Sneezywheezy playgroup Friday 9th March : Go Go Bambini’s Dempsey Hill

Posted by Vicky on | March 4, 2012 | No Comments

It is time for our next allergy playgroup! We will be at Go Go Bambini’s from 9.30 am on Friday 9th March for a chat, coffee and play. The playgroups are a great opportunity to meet other parents and children who are in a similar situation- dealing with food and other allergies whilst living in Singapore . Swap tips, make friends and have fun! Hope to catch you there.

For more information on Go Go Bambini’s please click here. Don’t forget to bring socks for everyone!

~ Vicky

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Anaphylaxis and orange juice : dairy allergy triggered by orange juice

Posted by Vicky on | March 4, 2012 | No Comments

May, 39, has a story to share. Smartly dressed and chatty, she is the picture of the modern mother. Her family settled into life in Singapore just over two years ago. May and her French husband have one child, a daughter called Annie who is 10 years old.

Annie is just like many 10 year olds, she enjoys shopping, playing with her friends and going to school – she does have one difference to many of them though – Annie has severe food allergies.

Annie has anaphylaxis to cow’s milk and egg, as well as other food allergies. Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that can affect blood pressure and breathing; symptoms tend to come on very quickly and may cause death. It is a condition not to be taken lightly. Food allergies are on the increase across the globe, and it is estimated that around 3-4% of the world’s population has a food allergy.

May has learnt over the years, and after two near fatal incidents, to always err on the side of caution when it comes to managing her daughter’s food allergies. It is not an easy task though and as May states “I can’t rely on anyone else”. The pain of dealing with her daughter’s food allergies is apparent while she talks, not only does May carry a lot of guilt with regards to her daughter’s allergies, she also feels responsible with each serious reaction that her daughter has had. The impact of Annie’s food allergies is Read more

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Moo-Maa’s easy to make Pancakes : With fresh fruit jam

Posted by Vicky on | February 21, 2012 | No Comments

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is my Mum’s (Moo Maa to my children) failsafe recipe! These are great pancakes, with a quick and delicious homemade jam. Tasty treats for Pancake Day, breakfast or as an alternative to toast and jam… yum!

What You Need

  • 125 grams of plain flour
  • 1 egg plus one extra egg yolk
  • 300 ml milk
  • 1 large handful of strawberries
  • 1 large handful of strawberries
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 tablespoon caster sugar Read more
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Coconut Thai Tasty Chicken : Easy to cook & easy to eat!

Posted by Vicky on | February 19, 2012 | No Comments

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a Thai flavoured family meal that is easy to prepare, great to eat and is one that can also be adapted to your own families taste. The quantity of chili that I have used does not make the dish taste-bud shatteringly hot, it just adds warmth. If you and your family like hotter food, please add more chili.

What You Need

  • 2 large breasts of chicken
  • 1 long red chili finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped or grated
  • 1 stem of lemon grass, trim and remove outer part. Keep the softer inside part
  • The rind and juice of one medium lime
  • ½ teaspoon of fish sauce
  • 100ml coconut cream
  • Handful of coriander (Chinese Parsley) including stalks, roughly chopped
  • A generous pinch of salt

Depending on how pressed you are for time, this is a dish that be made in advance and left in the fridge for hours, or you can marinade it for at least half an hour before cooking.

What To Do

  • Firstly prepare the marinade. Choose a shallow bowl that is wide enough to hold the chicken in one layer. Add to the bowl all of the ingredients minus the chicken. Give the marinade a good stir and have a little taste. Remember that chili loses Read more
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Lunchbox snack ideas : peanut and tree nut free

Posted by Vicky on | February 12, 2012 | No Comments

This is a guide if you are stuck for snack ideas for your child’s (or indeed your own!) lunchbox. This is not an exhaustive list by any means!

These ideas are all nut free. I have suggested some brands, but when buying for a person with allergies always stick to the brands  you know and most importantly trust. Always read the label and look for the inclusion of peanut or tree nuts under the ingredients, and read the “may contain” section on the label -if applicable. Where possible check the products are made in a dedicated nut and peanut free factory, if in Read more

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Anandraj Fish Curry : Allergy Aware family meal

Posted by Vicky on | February 4, 2012 | 1 Comment

This is a versatile dish that will suit all families who like both fish and curry! I have used okra (lady’s finger) in this recipe, if they are tricky to find you can use green beans, zucchini or add fresh baby spinach leaves. These vegetables will work just as well.

Okra is a strange little vegetable, and if you have not done much cooking with it before hand it is worth noting that they are furry on the outside, and they appear sticky when they are sliced. None of this should matter though as they are delicious, healthy and very easy to cook and, when cooked they appear neither furry nor sticky.

This dish is not only great for family food, but also for a relaxed meal with friends. If needs be the sauce can be made in advance, Read more

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