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Is your baby allergic to bread?
By Cheryl Freedman on 14/03/2011 23:12:39
If your toddler has a wheat allergy, then standard toast, crackers and biscuits are all off-limits, but fortunately, these days, there are alternatives
recommended to follow a gluten-free diet.What are the signs of a wheat allergy?Look out for the following symptoms in your baby: sickness, stomach cramps, skin irritations and rashes, wheezing and breathing difficulties. Allergic reactions to wheat can happen
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Parents warned not to self-diagnose baby’s food allergies
By Kimberley Smith on 10/08/2010 13:49:36
Massive increase in children’s allergic reactions to food but misdiagnosis also on the rise
that around 6% had a food allergy.Though the NICE report did suggest self-diagnosis was a factor, there is a genuine increase in allergic reactions to foods such as cow’s milk, dairy and eggs.“This increase has been reported as evidence of over-anxious parents
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All about nut allergies
By Cheryl Freedman on 05/03/2011 19:49:16
Allergic reactions to nuts are becoming more common in little ones, and can be highly dangerous. What are the signs, and when can you introduce them?
for being harmful) – whether that's a peanut, a walnut or a Brazil nut. This triggers symptoms that can range from the uncomfortable and annoying to the severe and life-threatening.Which nuts cause allergic reactions?Peanuts, which are ground nuts
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Common food allergies in babies and children
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/11/2006 11:42:36
There are many more food intolerances that full-on allergies, but happily, even these are usually grown out of by the age of five. What should you look for, and what should you avoid?
Although no-one knows exactly why our children now seem to suffer more food intolerance (including full-blown allergic reactions) of food than 30 years ago, many argue that one of the biggest reasons for the increase is that we are simply more aware
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Babies, children and bee stings
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/07/2007 01:34:50
The sun is out and you're probably outdoors more - what do you need to know about bee and wasp stings?
. If you squeeze on the stinger, the danger is that you will cause more poison to ooze out into the wound before you get it out.Allergic reactionsIf you already know your child is allergic to stings and bites, you will no doubt have a pre-prepared treatment
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How to cope when your baby can't drink milk
By Cheryl Freedman on 06/03/2011 17:47:06
We think of cow's milk as a staple of babies' diets, but luckily there are ways to manage if your little one has a dairy allergy
It can be daunting for mums when they find out that their baby is allergic to dairy products. But don't panic if your little one can't drink cow's milk. With a little time and planning, there are ways to work around the problem. And, fortunately
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Does my baby have a food intolerance?
By Cheryl Freedman on 24/02/2011 14:54:43
How can you tell whether your baby has a food intolerance or a more serious allergy? Read our guide to spotting the crucial differences
Worried that your little one is adversely reacting to something he's eaten? Then you're not alone. The latest figures show that food allergies and intolerances are becoming more and more common in children - though experts still aren't exactly sure why.According to the NHS and Al...
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Allergies and your baby
By Laura Lee Davies on 16/09/2008 02:07:00
What should you look out for and what are the most likely allergies?
Whilst those parents with serious (potentially life-threatening) allergies may well already be on their guard for allergies in their babies, there are a few starter points to look out for.Signs of allergic reactionThe most likely allergic reactions
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Milk intolerance in breastfed babies
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/07/2009 00:39:42
Lactose intolerance can mean your baby reacts badly to formula or breast milk. How to spot it and what to do.
be having this reaction to any milk, contact your doctor, who can organise for tests to be done on your baby's bowel movements.When your baby is allergic to milkIt can be possible to have an allergic reaction to milk even though formula is specially made
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Calmer babies have fewer allergies
By Kimberley Smith on 14/12/2011 14:09:02
High levels of stress in babies increases their risk of developing allergies
with higher amounts.Allergies are on the rise in the west and the researchers believe environmental and lifestyle factors are behind the increase.“Psychosocial factors and the stress hormone cortisol are associated with allergic diseases,” explained study
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