How to Recognize a Baby's Food Allergy

As your baby moves from milk to solid foods, you may be delighted to learn that he loves banana or that avocado gets him excited about meal time. However, as fun as those food firsts can be, some other food firsts can be scary and potentially dangerous. Food allergies can start to appear even in babies, so it is essential that parents learn to recognize the signs of a reaction quickly.

Instructions

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      Introduce foods one at a time. If your baby does have an allergic reaction, you will easily be able to pinpoint the specific food that is causing it.

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      Watch your baby for up to an hour after eating for signs of a reaction. Some common signs include hives, welts, rash and swelling of the face, tongue or lips. Your baby may also have trouble breathing. Though your baby won't be able to tell you if his throat feels throat, he will begin to wheeze or cough.

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      Monitor your baby for digestive issues. Some allergic reactions can also cause digestive upset, such as diarrhea and vomiting. Your baby won't be able to tell you if he is feeling gassy or nauseous, but he may start acting fussy.

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      Pay close attention when feeding your baby common allergens. These include cow's milk, eggs, tree nuts such as walnuts and cashews, peanuts, soy, wheat, fish and shellfish like shrimp and lobster. Any food or ingredient can cause an allergy, but these are the most common.

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      Ask your doctor to perform an allergy test. Options include a blood draw and a skin test that exposes your baby to small amounts of common allergens to see if a reaction is produced.

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