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Dr. Sakina Bajowala

Dr. Sakina Bajowala

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Pediatric & Adult Allergist/Immunologist

MD, FAAAAIMom of two

About

Dr. Bajowala is a board-certified pediatric allergist and immunologist. She is the medical director of Kaneland Allergy & Asthma Center and executive director of the Kaneland Food Allergy Foundation. To Solid Starts she brings over 20 years of clinical experience and internationally-recognized leadership in the field of food allergy prevention and treatment.

Credentials

  • Doctor of medicine
  • Board-certified allergist and immunologist
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology

Education

  • University of Chicago
  • Rush University Medical Center

Expertise

Dr. Bajowala specializes in food allergy prevention and treatment, including early allergen introduction, food allergen desensitization, and novel pharmaceutical therapies for complex allergic disease. She is a best-selling author, educator, and contributor to peer-reviewed medical literature dedicated to advancing evidence-based allergy care.

“The most important role of a physician is that of an educator. I believe in empowering patients to optimize health by teaching them to understand how their bodies work.”

By Dr. Sakina Bajowala

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Cow’s Milk for Babies & Toddlers

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Smoothies for Toddlers

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Allergy Symptoms in Babies

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Tongue Thrust and Starting Solids

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Newborn Feeding Reflexes

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Why Messy Eating Is Good for Babies

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Tips for Feeding Babies with Eczema

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How to Safely Cut Food for Babies

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Introducing Food Allergens to Baby

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Readiness to Start Solid Food

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Baby Feeding While Traveling

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When Baby Stuffs Food in the Mouth

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Weaning

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Choking Hazards for Babies

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