My 10 month old baby has food allergies?

Question

He is allergic to Chicken, oatmeal, barley, nuts, eggs. I tried giving him potatoes he had a reaction, I tried again the following week he was ok and then again he had the reaction what do I do what foods do I give him that he won't break out (he breaks out in a bad rash like eczema) I am trying 1 food at a time sometimes there is a reaction sometimes no I am so frustrated any suggestions

Answer 1

what my mom had to do with my sister was take her off those things she was allergic to until she was about 18 months, and then start all over with them. tedious, i know, but it worked. find out from your doctor if it's truly chicken your son is allergic to, or corn. oddly enough i had a friend who would have reactions from eating chicken because chickens generally eat corn, and it somehow was passed on in the meat. another thing i've read (and i know that there is so much literature that says otherwise) is that if you start your baby on solids at one year or a little older, they're less likely to have allergies. something about the development of certain enzymes in their stomachs not being produced until then. as for the nuts, even WIC won't give peanut butter to babies under the age of two because nuts are high allergen foods and babies almost always develop allergies if they're exposed before two. some develop them anyhow. in other words, right now nuts are a big resounding "no". anything else hon, i don't know what to tell you.

Answer 2

Are you trying the 1 food for 4 days each? It really sounds as if it's something else causing the reaction, perhaps 1 culprit instead of them all. Pick one food you KNOW is safe for him and then add 1 to the mix to see if he reacts. If he doesn't then try it again over the next 3 days. If he does then discontinue the new food, go back to the "safe food" and wait for the reaction to clear before trying another new food. A good general rule of thumb is that babies don't react on the first feeding of a new food. If you're getting an allergic reaction on the first time with a brand new food then you can be sure it's not the problem. It usually takes at least 2 or 3 feedings to establish a reaction.

Answer 3

The most important key to this is patience. Please don't get frustrated, because unfortunately, you will probably have to deal with this for the rest of his life. Continue to try one food per week, and if allergies occur, wait until it clears up to try something new. Be absolutely aware of any additional seasonings you may add. Try some organic foods;things without preservatives and a lot of additives, and read ingredients on EVERYTHING. Believe me, it's worth taking the time. These allergies can be fatal. Work with an allergist, and get him a series of tests done if you want the process to go a little faster. That can be helpful. Try to keep him as comfortable as possible. Remember, you may be frustrated, but he's the one that has to go through it.

Answer 4

First get him to an allergist. Call the maker of your baby food and get a list of ingredients, this will let you exactly what is in the foods.Look on the jar for the number, which is usually toll free. A lot of the foods have a base in them that is the same. He may out grow it but be calm and keep looking for things that he can eat. Your health department may be able to help also.

Answer 5

You should be discussing this with a pediatrition.

He shouldn't be having nuts or eggs at this age. Keep giving him what fruits and veggies he can tolerate until you get him to see a doctor. Try not to introduce too many new things. It might not be allergic, maybe just something that irritates his eczema.

Answer 6

Don't see why not! Just don't put any salt in his portion and it should be fine. My daughter always wants some of what's on my plate, regardless of whether she has already had her dinner or not! This is fine when I'm having a sandwich etc but not so great when I was eating a madras - the expression on her face was priceless when she tasted that! The next morning's nappy wasn't so much fun, though!!!!

Answer 7

You definitely need to contact a doctor to help you with a food plan. They'll tell you how to add in foods to test for allergies and which ones are causing the reactions.

Answer 8

First have you had him tested for all his allergies? They will tell you what he is most allergic to and what absolutely needs to be avoided. Then go to a good health food store with a grocery. or a good grocery with a heath food selection. They will have bread, milk substitutes, cookies, all kinds of foods that will be free of the things your son is allergic to. It's not pleasant having to monitor everything your kid eats but it a way of life for many people.

Answer 9

Be so greatful that you've discovered them because they can be hard to find and cause alot of problems. It sounds like you'll have to go to natrual food stores. Make sure the dr. knows all the efforts of things you try to get him to eat. watch all food labels too! Also use purified water noy spring water. May God bless you!!

Answer 10

Take him to an allergist......and he will give you the proper advice on feeding.......Also, the baby may outgrow some of his allergies.....Again, you should be seeing a doctor and keeping on top of your baby's condition.