Can exposing a new born to something cause them to be allergic to it later in life?

Question

For example, grass?

Answer 1

1st, in response to earthguy, if that was the case then every baby born in a hospital would be allergic to latex, I don't recall any ob doctor I know using his bare hands. Okay, now for the question...Actually research has found that if you keep a very, very sterile house your child is more apt to have allergic reactions and a lower resistance to illness. It also has been proven that children exposed to animals at a young age, like having a dog or cat in the house, have a higher resistence. And you know how germy dogs can be. I think that parents should keep their babies away from dangerous substances, but natural substances and things that they will be exposed to on a daily basis should not be eliminated.

Answer 2

earthguy is partially correct-EXCESSIVE expsure to some things can trigger allergy.
However, studies show that exposure to common allergens like grass,pollen,mold when young may help the immune system become better able to handle them. Same thing with microorganisms-if you disenfect your whole house and avoid owning pets because of "germs",babies and children's bodies have no chance to learn how to resist infection naturally and these children are proven to be ill more frequently. So,let them crawl in the grass,make mud pies and kiss the dog!

Answer 3

Not grass, but early feeding before the age of six months can enhance all kinds of allergy later in life.

Answer 4

Actually, the less one is exposed to in early life the more likely one is to be allergic to it. You cannot build up antibodies to something you've never been in contact with. Any one who tells you different is mistaken or cruel.

Answer 5

Not really.. but depriving him of booboo juice might, cuz the formula is only doing 40% of the work, and if it's milk based, it ain't that great! Can you believe I have no allergies?
and none of my kids have it?
I have a 16 month old and still breastfeeding...
Do some research on breastfeeding, and you'll be amazed!

Answer 6

Yes. Apparently, exposure to latex can cause an allergic reaction.

Answer 7

I believe that studies have shown just the OPPOSITE...the more you expose a baby to the world the less ALLERGIC it becomes...

Answer 8

My son was allergic to all sorts of thing when he was born and eventually grew out of most of them.

Answer 9

no exposure does not cause allergic reactions later in life they could develop allergies to certon things but those allergies will likely go away and it will certenly not be caused from early exposure

Answer 10

I think that's pretty much how it works regardless....being excposed to allergens causes allergic reactions, however, we can't all be living in bubbles to prevent such things. from happening.