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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
Stressed babies are more likely to develop allergies as children, according to a new study.Swedish researchers found that babies with low levels of the stress-related hormone cortisol in their saliva were less likely to develop allergies than those
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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?
that babies are experiencing many new things in their first year which will sometimes produce a short-lived, harmless physical reaction that often goes unnoticed by the child himself. For more information, check out the Allergy UK wesbite (helpline 01322 619
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Eat your greens to cut baby allergies
By Susie Boone on 02/03/2010 01:32:39
Lots of vegetables and citrus fruit during pregnancy may reduce the risk of your baby developing allergies
Pregnant mums may lower the risk of their baby having allergies by eating a diet rich in vegetables and fruit, Japanese scientists have found.Green and yellow vegetables, citrus fruit and vegetables and fruit high in beta-carotene (generally those
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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
to allergies. Doctors have also suggested that our modern, bug-free houses might be to blame for failing to introduce harmless bugs to babies in order to build up their immune system. Late weaning has also been put forward as a potential cause, with one study
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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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Babies: Colds, allergies and asthma
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/05/2007 01:03:09
New research suggests that babies who have lower respiratory viral infections in their first year may be more likely to develop asthma.
Scientists at the Imperial College in London, working with an Australian university, have found that babies who experience what is termed a 'lower respiratory viral infection' like a cold, or who have an allergic sensitivity, are more likely to go
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Anti-allergenic bedding from Allersafe
By Monica Stylli on 28/06/2007 01:39:05
Help protect your baby from allergies with this specially designed bedding.
and antifungal fibre called AmicorPure which ensures that dust mite cannot develop or survive.If you are concerned about your child don’t forget to check out our guide to allergies and your baby.Check out www.allersafe.co.uk for more information or call freephone
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Could feeding a newborns cow’s milk avoid allergy?
By Kimberley Smith on 15/07/2010 12:36:44
Drinking cow’s milk in the first 15 days could prevent babies developing an allergy to it when they’re older, claims study
Giving newborn babies cow’s milk regularly for the first 15 days after birth eliminates the chances of developing a cow milk allergy later in life, a study in Tel Aviv has found.Despite guidelines that recommend waiting until your baby turns 1
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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
, most babies grow out of dairy allergies by the time they are two or three.Curds and whey: dairy allergy triggersDairy allergies have a wide variety of symptoms that may include hives, eczema, diarrhoea, skin rashes and wheezing. In a very few cases
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Baby skin and skincare
By Kimberley Smith on 20/09/2010 16:38:35
Caring for your baby's delicate skin - dealing with rashes, allergies, spots, marks, eczema, dry skin, cradle cap and itchy winter skin
and for the days he doesn't need a bath, read our guide to topping and tailing to help you keep him smoothe and supple.Common baby skin complaintsRashesAllergiesEczemaThrushNappy RashCradle CapYou may find that as winter draws in and the central heating goes on
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