Baby Food Allergies

Baby Food Allergies

Unlike the usual food allergies, the baby food allergies are odd among children and adults, but they do occur now and again. The parents should be well known about the symptoms these allergies that affect their baby. If a substance is ingested that the immune system deems a threat, antibodies are produced to attack the offending substance. The attack is what causes the symptoms of an allergic reaction. These symptoms may be mild, moderate or severe.

Common symptoms of food allergy include itching, rash, hives, swelling, breathing difficulty, gastrointestinal upset and in rare but severe cases, anaphylactic shock. Sometimes, a reaction to baby food will happen within minutes of the consumption, and other times it may take hours. There are certain foods and beverages that are more likely to trigger an allergic reaction. They are milk, soy, eggs, wheat, fish, shellfish, tree nuts and peanuts. Milk allergies, or at the least milk intolerance is quite common with infants. If your baby cannot tolerate milk well your pediatrician may switch him or her to soy based formula.

If you believe your baby is having an allergic reaction to food or drink, call 911. Severe reactions can cause the airway to close in minutes which can be fatal. Even if the reaction doesn't seem life threatening you do not want to take chances. When it comes to your baby's health, better safe than sorry. If your baby exhibits mild symptoms like skin rash or gastrointestinal upset after eating certain foods, speak to your pediatrician. There are tests that can be run to determine whether or not food allergy is present. They may include tests of the skin, blood and/or stool.

Even though baby food allergies aren't very common they do happen sometimes. If your baby is diagnosed with a food allergy, the problem will be monitored regularly. For severe allergies or allergies that may cause anaphylaxis, it may be necessary to keep an emergency epinephrine kit at home and school when your child gets older. Whether or not your child will need this type of precaution depends on the type of allergy they have and how serious it is. Your pediatrician can answer all your questions and even refer you to a pediatric allergist for evaluation and treatment.

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