Allergic disease is on the rise and has been termed the ‘Modern Epidemic’ for which there is, so far, no cure. Food allergy in infants, which can often go undiagnosed for some time, is particularly distressing for both the infants and their families and it can have an adverse effect on healthy growth and development. I will be discussing the current landscape of allergy in infants, as well as considering the treatment and care of these children.