Baby Allergies to Food
Symptoms and Causes

• Baby allergies from food are common and can be dangerous. Never give your baby honey,eggs,whole milk or nuts until after one year old. No peanut butter until he is 2 years old.
• Watch for signs of rashes or red areas on baby's face.
• Gas, diarrhea or vomiting could be a sign of an allergy.
• If these symptoms occur remove the food from your baby's diet wait for 7-10 days and then reintroduce it. If your baby has the same reactions tell your pediatrician and keep that food out of his diet for now.
• Nasal irritation like congestion or a runny nose can mean allergy too.
• Signs of breathing difficulties or wheezing is considered an emergency.
• SWELLING is never good. If your baby's face,throat or tongue swells call 911!

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