How to tell the difference between allergies and colds

Does your baby have allergies or is it just a nasty cold? One easy way to tell is to simply wait a few days. If the runny nose, congestion, and watery eyes seem to improve or go away then he more than likely has a cold. However, if the symptoms persist despite everything then nasal allergies may be to blame.

From: Thelaboroflove.com.

Testing for allergies

If you suspect your child has a true food allergy, then have her seen by a physician so testing can be arranged. Food allergies can be life threatening and therefore, must be taken seriously.

From: theparentreport.com.

Informing children about food allergies

Once your child has been tested and the food allergy is confirmed, then it’s vital that he or she is well informed of what food he or she is allergic to and that this food is avoided without exception

From: theparentreport.com.

Common Allergies

If you or your spouse suffer from allergies (especially food allergies) or your other kids are allergic you should definitely avoid the most common food allergy foods, such as nuts, shell fish and eggs.

From: childfoodallergy.com.

Allergies run in the family

If a parent or sibling is allergic to a food, your child may be more likely to develop an allergy.

However, you may increase the chances of preventing a food allergy if you eliminate the offending food from your toddler’s diet.

From: wyethnutrition.com

kiwifruit allergies

The kiwifruit contains a protein (actidine) similar to that found in birch pollen, avocados, bandana, and chestnuts.

The study has shown that those who are allergic to peanut, eggs or milk or who suffered from asthma or eczema, has a tendency to allergic to kiwifruit.

From: Fat Free Kitchen

Lactose intolerance

Lactose intolerance is a common example of food intolerance caused by lacking an enzyme needed to digest milk sugar.

When the child eats milk products, symptoms such as gas, bloating, abdominal pain and diarrhea can occur.

From: toddlerstoday.com

Alergic reactions may not be immediate

Remember that your toddler can have a reaction to a food even if she’s eaten it before without any problem.

So if your child inherited the tendency to be allergic to eggs, she might not have a reaction the first few times she eats them — but eventually she’ll show symptoms.

From: babycenter.com

When to introduce new foods

Introduce new foods during the morning or early afternoon. 

This will enable you to deal with any adverse reactions when your pediatrician is in office.

 Should an adverse reaction occur during the morning/early afternoon, it will cause the least amount of disruption in baby’s fragile routine. 

From: wholesomebabyfood.com

Eight top allergens

Eight top allergens account for 90 percent of all food allergies.

These include Tree nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts), Eggs, Milk, Peanuts, Shellfish (crab, lobster, shrimp), Wheat, Fish (bass, cod, flounder) and Soy

From: allergycases.org