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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?
intolerance. However, there are good alternative formula milks if you need to bottle feed your baby and find she is intolerant of the regular formulas.Ideally, the main triggers for food intolerance should be avoided in your earliest weaning recipes. Try
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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
showing early exposure to cow’s milk actually decreasing the chance of an allergy.However, more research is needed to prove any of these theories.If your baby is showing signs of an allergy, the best thing to do is visit your GP. Avoiding foods as a way
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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
– tend to occur fairly quickly after your baby consumes a trigger food, and often within minutes. It can only take a tiny amount of the food to set off a reaction.Typical symptoms of a food allergy include:Mouth and throat swelling up, causing difficulty
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Food allergies: the tell-tale signs
By Cheryl Freedman on 06/03/2011 16:43:09
Do you think your baby may be suffering from a food allergy? Here's what to look out for, from wheeziness to skin rashes
It can be incredibly worrying for mums when a baby is diagnosed with a food allergy. At their worst they can be life-threatening, though fortunately this is relatively rare. But do you know how to identify the most common symptoms? Read on to find
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Are E numbers ever OK for babies?
By Cheryl Freedman on 26/09/2012 17:59:54
They're a common ingredient in processed foods, but should additives really be avoided at all costs when feeding your baby?
E numbers suffer from a bad image. Most mums know that they're additives found in processed or ready-made foods, and have a hunch that they're best avoided. And there's no doubt that serving fresh, home-cooked food to your baby is better than eating
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Weaning your baby: what not to give
By Joanne Lumsden on 30/09/2012 10:42:44
Play it safe during the early stages of weaning by following our tips on which foods to avoid
From constipation to choking to allergies, there’s a lot to worry about when you’re weaning your baby. And with new research suggesting that, contrary to the official Department of Health advice to wait until six months, it’s safe to introduce food
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Cow’s milk allergy in infants
By Monica Stylli on 25/07/2007 10:35:43
What are the symptoms and what can you do about it?
common cause of food allergy affecting at least 2-3% of all infants. This means that in the UK at least 10,000 babies will be affected. Other common food allergens in children up to two years include soy, egg, peanuts and tree nuts, wheat, fish
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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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Low-fat yoghurt in pregnancy could be bad for your baby
By Kimberley Smith on 19/09/2011 13:47:40
More chance of asthma and allergies for your child if you choose the low-fat option in pregnancy
help to develop unborn babies’ immune systems.Also in the news...Cleaning sprays cause asthmaAllergies and your babyFood allergies - the tell tale signs
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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
Bread is a staple of the great British diet – but if your baby develops an allergy to wheat it's just one of many things he won't be able to eat. Others include cakes, biscuits, crackers, pasta, some breakfast cereals, Bulghur wheat and breaded meat
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