Free to Feed™ offers an at-home breastmilk allergen detection strip that enables parents to identify specific food allergens in their breastmilk, addressing the challenges of infant food reactivity. The startup provides expert consultations and resources to help parents manage their baby's food allergy symptoms while maintaining their breastfeeding goals.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many parents struggle to identify the specific food allergens causing reactivity in their breastfed infants, leading to prolonged discomfort for the baby and difficulty maintaining breastfeeding goals. Current diagnostic methods often lack convenience and speed, delaying appropriate dietary adjustments for the mother.
Solution
Free to Feed offers a rapid, at-home breastmilk allergen detection system that empowers parents to pinpoint the food allergens affecting their breastfed infants. The system utilizes proprietary test strips to analyze breastmilk samples for the presence of specific allergenic proteins. Paired with access to allergy experts, Free to Feed provides personalized guidance and resources to help parents effectively manage their baby's symptoms while continuing to breastfeed. This approach enables timely dietary modifications, reduces infant discomfort, and supports parents in achieving their breastfeeding objectives.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is parents of infants exhibiting food reactivity symptoms, particularly those who are breastfeeding and seeking to identify and manage the underlying allergens.
Features
- Rapid at-home breastmilk allergen detection using proprietary test strips
- Identification of specific food allergens present in breastmilk
- Personalized consultations with credentialed allergy experts (RNs, IBCLCs, RDs, and Pediatricians)
- Digital course providing education and resources on managing infant food reactivity
- Messaging platform for ongoing support and quick questions between consultations