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FPIES Symptoms in Babies: Why Vomiting Hours After Eating Isn’t Just Gastro or Reflux

This week on the Natural Super Kids Podcast, we’re talking about FPIES (Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome) — a lesser-known type of food allergy that doesn’t look like a typical allergic reaction.

Instead of immediate symptoms like hives or swelling, FPIES often shows up as delayed, intense vomiting hours after eating, which is why it’s so commonly mistaken for gastro, reflux, or a random illness. For many parents, this leads to a long and confusing journey before getting real answers.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why your child may be vomiting hours after eating (and why it’s often missed)
• The key signs it could be FPIES, not gastro or reflux
• Why allergy tests come back normal, even when reactions are severe
• The most common trigger foods and how to start identifying patterns

🎧 Tune in to better understand what FPIES actually is, how to recognise the patterns, and how to feel more confident navigating your child’s symptoms, diagnosis, and next steps with the right support.

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