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While previous research has focused largely on school\u2010aged children, limited evidence exists regarding families of infants and toddlers. This study examined the quality of life (QoL) in families with children aged up to 3\u2009years with food allergies in Cyprus and sought to identify modifiable factors that may inform strategies to improve family QoL.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n A sequential explanatory mixed\u2010methods design was used. Quantitative data were collected from mothers of 100 children with FA diagnosis by either a consultant allergist or consultant paediatrician using the Food Allergy Quality of Life Questionnaire\u2014Parent Form, translated and culturally adapted into Greek. Semi\u2010structured interviews were conducted with 12 mothers and analysed using thematic analysis. 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