If you suspect your child has a true food allergy, then have her seen by a physician so testing can be arranged. Food allergies can be life threatening and therefore, must be taken seriously.
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A toddler food allergy is when our immune system wrongly interprets as harmful something we have eaten, and reacts to it. If you or spouse suffer from allergies, or other kids are allergic, you should avoid most common food allergy foods, such as nuts & eggs. Once a food allergy is confirmed, then it’s vital that she is well informed of the food she is allergic to and to avoid it without exception Does baby have allergies or a cold? If symptoms persist for more than a few days then nasal allergies may be to blame. If a parent is allergic to a food, child may be more likely to develop an allergy. Help prevent the food allergy by eliminate the food. Battle down the allergens. Use a dehumidifier to keep humidity levels below 50 percent, especially in the basement where mold spores and bacteria tend to thrive. Introduce one new food at a time. Add another new food after four or five days. Waiting allows the baby to get used to new flavors and allows you to identify any problem foods easily if allergic reactions occur. Expose your baby to about 30 minutes of light each morning. Why? Light suppresses the release of the sleep hormone melatonin; this helps set her internal clock — making it easier for her to fall asleep at night. Battle down the allergens. Vacuum at least 2X a week & invest in a vacuum with a HEPA air purifying filte and allergen filtration system. Mold grows quickly in the refrigerator, so be sure to clean it frequently with bleach, and throw away old food. When introducing new foods, keep track of them on the calendar so you can track down food allergies. From: parenthacks.com To reduce allergens wash bedding in hot water to remove dust and kill bacteria. From: parenting.org. Tags: allergy Introduce new foods one at a time, several days apart. This makes it easier to figure out what might be causing any rash or food allergy symptoms he might have. From: pantagraph.com. Allergies are not that common, only around 6% of children are likely to have them. It is more likely to be food intolerance. If your child is having an allergic reaction, it will be because their immune system, having been alerted a previous time when eating the same food, releases antibodies to fight off what it sees as an attack. From: parents-in-a-pickle.com. Tags: allergies If child has severe food allergy, inform caretakers, babysitters & parents of friends that the food is not allowed near child. Source Best way to deal with allergies is to remove from environment. If pet dander is the culprit, the animal may have to go. Source |
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