Allergies

If one or both parents suffers from allergies, there’s a good chance that the child suffers from similar allergies. Source

Play-Doh

Did you know that Play-Doh may cause allergy reactions for tots with wheat allergies? http://bit.ly/N6116w

Allergens

Did you know that nearly 85 percent of allergy sufferers are allergic to dust mites. http://bit.ly/iTpUSD

kiwifruit allergies

The kiwifruit contains a protein (actidine) similar to that found in birch pollen, avocados, bandana, and chestnuts.

The study has shown that those who are allergic to peanut, eggs or milk or who suffered from asthma or eczema, has a tendency to allergic to kiwifruit.

From: Fat Free Kitchen

Lactose intolerance

Lactose intolerance is a common example of food intolerance caused by lacking an enzyme needed to digest milk sugar.

When the child eats milk products, symptoms such as gas, bloating, abdominal pain and diarrhea can occur.

From: toddlerstoday.com

Alergic reactions may not be immediate

Remember that your toddler can have a reaction to a food even if she’s eaten it before without any problem.

So if your child inherited the tendency to be allergic to eggs, she might not have a reaction the first few times she eats them — but eventually she’ll show symptoms.

From: babycenter.com

When to introduce new foods

Introduce new foods during the morning or early afternoon. This will enable you to deal with any adverse reactions when your pediatrician is in office.  Should an adverse reaction occur during the morning/early afternoon, it will cause the least amount of disruption in baby’s fragile routine.

From: wholesomebabyfood.com

Eight top allergens

Eight top allergens account for 90 percent of all food allergies.

These include Tree nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts), Eggs, Milk, Peanuts, Shellfish (crab, lobster, shrimp), Wheat, Fish (bass, cod, flounder) and Soy

From: allergycases.org

Signs of allergy

In many children, an allergic reaction to a food causes chronic eczema. These dry, scaly patches of skin usually show up on the face, kneecaps, and elbows.

From: babycenter.com

The beginning of food allergies

By the time a toddler reaches school age, food allergies have usually presented themselves. However, it can be important to remember that allergic reactions to foods served in a school setting are possible.

According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI), about 25 percent of reactions in school-age children occurred at school, either in cafeterias, playgrounds or classrooms.

From: toddlerstoday.com

Percentage of children with allergies

Although many parents suspect their child is allergic to certain foods, only about 6 percent of young children and 3 to 4 percent of adults in the United States have a food allergy.

From: babycenter.com

Types of allergic reaction

There are 2 types of allergic reaction: immediate and delayed: Immediate: hives, itchy throat, watering eyes. Delayed: rash, gastrointestinal problems. If your child has an allergic reaction: call 911, call your doctor and then hold off giving that food for awhile.
From: A Child grows in brooklyn.com