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Real mothers: living with coeliac disease
By Eliana Bertaux on 08/12/2006 01:36:58
Eliana Bertaux tells us how her extreme gluten intolerance left her body severely rundown - then she found out she was pregnant. How did she cope? And will CD affect her daughter?
). Then she discovered she was pregnant. Her allergy to gluten had left her body in much need of a rest, so how did pregnancy work out, and how does she feel about her condition affecting her daughter’s future?Eliana says:Gluten? No thanks, I’ve quit!When I
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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
or fish. Some gravies and sauces also contain wheat.Fortunately, true wheat allergies are rare in the UK. They also shouldn't be mixed up with coeliac disease, which is an allergy to gluten, a protein found in wheat. Foodstuffs that are labelled as being
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Coeliac disease and your baby need to know
By Sophie Westnedge on 11/05/2012 16:56:56
From the symptoms to what foods to avoid, find out the essentials about coeliac disease and you baby
What is coeliac disease?Coeliac disease is common in babies and children as well as in adults. It’s an autoimmune disease, which means gluten (found in wheat, barley and rye) causes an immune reaction in people who suffer from the disease. If other
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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
six months, you may want to wait until nine months or beyond to play it safe. To avoid potentially dangerous stomach upsets, never give raw shellfish to a baby under a year old.Gluten grainsGluten (found in wheat, rye, barley and oats) and wheat
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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
testing or eliminating different foods from your baby's diet, so you can identify which one is responsible.I've read about coeliac disease - what is it?Coeliac disease is a less common food allergy caused by a reaction to gluten. Gluten is found in wheat
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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
're feeling!Intolerance symptoms may include:DiarrhoeaPain in the stomachWind and bloatingWeight loss or failure to gain weightThe most common intolerances are to lactose – the sugar in milk – and gluten. Lactose is found in milk (including formula
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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?
’s reaction, before feeding larger amounts. For most children there will be no reaction and fish then is a fabulous source of goodness.Gluten (found in wheat, and other grains) is a growing concern. If you or your partner have a gluten intolerance, seek GP
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Baby's first food
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/05/2009 01:43:07
When you're thinking about your child's very first weaning experiences, there are some foods that make perfect early dishes.
Foods to avoid Gluten (to reduce the risk of Coeliac’s disease)Salty foods (salt should not be given to your baby as it is too much for her immature kidneys to cope with)Sugary foods (baby’s teeth being the main concern)Spicy foodsCow’s milk cannot
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Three fab foods for weaning your baby
By Joanne Lumsden on 01/02/2011 10:08:09
Your baby is ready for weaning, but what’s on the menu? Read our guide to the safest first foods for your little one
before six months. But do check the ingredients: some cereals which are labelled as being suitable from four to six months may contain gluten (also listed as wheat, rye, barley or oats), which some health professionals recommend avoiding until six months
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What is Stage One Weaning?
By Debra Stottor on 29/09/2008 01:50:53
What does stage one weaning mean? What age does this start? And what should you feed your baby?
certain foods are best avoided, particularly gluten-based products (ie, containing wheat, barley, oats), eggs, dairy products, fish and shellfish and citrus fruit. These foods are more difficult to digest and some are common allergens, so are best avoided
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