I need help quick! Signs of an allergic reaction in an infant!? I'm not sure what to do?

Question

My son is 5 months old & he just tried Peaches for the first time today. He's had all kinds of solids & has never shown any symptoms of a reaction, but now he has diarrehea(sp?) & little bumps all over his body...What are the typical symptoms of an allergic reaction & what can I do about it? At what point do I bring him to the hospital? Are allergies to fruits like peaches common?

(he's already had: prunes, green beans, carrots, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, rice cereal & oatmeal)

Before I get the answers that I shouldn't feed him solids until 6 months, I've heard it before & I got the go ahead from his pediatrician, so please just help me with my situation now & not what I should have done. Thanks in advance

He's not itching or uncomfortable right now, he's sleeping in bed with his daddy. The last time he had a loose bm was about 2 1/2 hours ago, but the bumps just developed in the past hour or so.

Boy, some people here are real *****! This is Yahoo answers...ya know, the thing where you ask questions & people answer them for you? If that isn't what this site is for, well than forgive me for trying to get some help, I didn't know. FYI for the people who were being asses & saying that I'm not a good mother, I love my child more than anything in the world & I do everything I can for him (which is why I checked to be sure), as far as I'm concerned that is a great mom.

Answer 1

I would take him now to a doctor.
The welfare of a child, is not found on the internent.
It could be minor to MAJOR

Answer 2

Signs & symptoms of an allergic reaction are different from person to person. Shortness of breath and wheezing are the primary concerns. Are his breaths short & rapid? Put your ear to his back. Do you hear wheezing or rattles in his lungs? Does he have an elevated temperature? Does he have a cough? Is it a tight, wheezy cough or a loose cough? If all three are present, he may have pneumonia & not allergies. Sometimes, there is a close paralell between the two & it's hard to tell. Clear nasal drainage is another sign of an allergy. Don't be afraid to call the pediatrician at home--ever. When in doubt, call them. Put all of your child's symptoms on paper before you call. Count how many times he breathes in and out-in & out is one breath. Count for one minute, this is his respirations. Stay calm & in control. Now--go check on your so & write down his symptoms for the Dr so he can get the whole story. In children, feeding them too early can actually cause allergies. My kids started with yellow veggies, than greens a couple weeks later. Fruits later. If you follow these rules, you can determine what food allergies he may have & to what type of food. Ok--no lecture. Just don't rush it. Hope this info helps.

Answer 3

Sounds like it could be an allergic reaction. Keep an eye on his breathing and if he has any problems then you need to get him to a doctor.

Call your doctor or one of those "ask-a-nurse" phone lines and see if they think it would be OK to give him some Benadryl. They'll tell you the correct dosage for his weight. That should help some. (Once you start solids, ALWAYS keep a bottle of Benadryl around in case there is an allergic reaction.)

Consider slowing down on the solids a bit so you don't have more reactions. That's a pretty long list of foods for a 5 mos old to be eating.

Answer 4

Your Ok. You don't need to take him to the hospital unless he isn't breathing right, develops a fever, or starts swelling. You know him well, you will know if something is so off with him that he needs medical attention. I probably wouldn't try the peaches again any time soon, though.

Oh, and the people who are telling you that you shouldn't be feeding him solids yet are probably people who haven't had babies in quite a while. If he can eat it, that's awesome.

These people are idiots...don't feel bad about asking other people for advice (even if we are internet users). That's what first time mothers do. We ask for advice because we don't know. I do it too.

Answer 5

Just keep watching him. Chances are he had a reaction to the peaches, but as long as he isnt having any problems breathing..hes fine. All babies get a rash at some point in their little lifes. And the only way to be sure it was the peaches..dont feed him any for a couple days and then try again, IF he breaks out again then it was the peaches.

Answer 6

hey there, calm down mom. i apologize for peoples ill will, i assume most of the *** holes aren't even parents. first off, he probably just needs a little benadryl, second hives wont kill him, just watch closely for any breathing issues. call the advice nurse or the pediatrician because you can probably give benadryl according to weight at home. my son is also 5 months and has been eating solids for more than a month, the doctor said i should because he is bigger than the norm and has 2 teeth already. you are not a bad mom, don't listen to these clowns. calm down though because your baby is very tuned into you and if you freak out or are under distress it will pass to the baby and a stressed out baby with hives is all bad. good luck, and no more peaches

Answer 7

Actually, 5 months or 6 months is fine for solid foods. I wouldn't worry unless he's running a fever, and can't sleep. If that's the case get him to the ER. But it sounds fine, and he's resting now, so now you know that he seems to be allergic to Peaches. Sometimes, babies have to adjust to a new diet, my babies threw up similac, and isomil, when I tried to stop breastfeeding. So a little rash , while scary to a new mom, isn't life threatening. Fevers are, as well as inability to sleep. When he wakes up, give him water, with a drop of Karo syrup.(Clear). This will help flush his system.

And PLEASE!!! Don't listen to Alex. She just used her baby as a prank. She said her baby was choking and couldn't breathe. People said call 911. It was in poor taste.
She isn't in any position to give any type of advice to a new mother.

Answer 8

First of all the American Academy of Pediatricians recommand starting solids at 4-6 months. So you have no reason to doubt yourself for feeding your child solids.
Secondly his symptoms do sound like a food allergy. Since he is having no other symptoms just continue to monitor him. If he begins to show additional symptoms especially if he begins having difficulty breathing than take him into the ER. If he doesn't than just contact your pediatrician tomorrow.

Answer 9

It is just an allergic reaction. If he has trouble breathing, you'll need to take him in, otherwise not. I would call an advise nurse hotline for your pediatrician, you may be able to give a small dose of benedryl, but probably they'd have you use a topical cream. This happens to every new mom, and some of us old ones too!!! You are a good mom who obviously loves her baby. Hang in there hun, you're doing fine.

Answer 10

fruit tends to loosen a babys bowels right up because its high in fiber and the bumps could easily be heat rash try putting a cool wash cloth on the bumps dry then a little corn starch if the baby has trouble breathing or fever its probably a allergy and dont worry about the age thing my little boy was eating solids with only 2 teeth but i had 2 he out eats both my girls who are older than him

Answer 11

The most severe form of an allergic reaction is anaphylaxis. If your son is having troubles breathing, seek medical attention immediately!!! It sound like what you are describing are hives. I would just stop feeding him the food that caused it (if your sure it was the food, and not a change in soap, diapers, etc). and call your pediatrician in the morning. Good luck to you!!