Baby food allergies Vs intolerances – telling them apart and tackling them.
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Baby food allergies Vs intolerances – telling them apart and tackling them.

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An allergy is our immune system’s reaction to a substance it perceives as harmful. The severity of the reaction can vary greatly from person to person and can also increase or decrease over time. A food intolerance may have less severe reactions than an allergy but can be harder to diagnose. Here are some things to bear in mind.

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Be aware of the main allergenic foods like: cow’s milk, nuts, legumes (incl. peanuts, broad beans and other pulses), eggs, gluten, soya, fish and shellfish.
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Remember these foods can be introduced at around six months when you start weaning your baby.
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Try to introduce allergenic foods one at a time and in small amounts so you can spot an allergic reaction more easily.
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Once introduced and shown to be tolerated, try and include them in your child’s usual diet, as this can minimise the risk of a future allergy.
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Don’t delay the introduction of peanuts and hen’s eggs until after 6-12 months, as evidence has shown this may increase the risk of an egg allergy or peanut allergy developing.
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Signs of allergies in babies can occur straight after a food is eaten, or several hours later.
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Be aware of the common allergy signs like: Swollen lips or tongue, wheezing or difficulty breathing, Itchy skin, throat, tongue or eyes, rash/hives, coughing, diarrhoea, vomiting and a runny or blocked nose.
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A severe allergic reaction, or anaphylaxis, is serious so it’s worth knowing what to do next.
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If you suspect your baby is having an allergic reaction, try to stay calm and seek medical help as soon as you realise something is wrong.
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If your child is showing signs of a severe allergic reaction or anaphylaxis call 999 immediately.
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If your child has a food allergy make sure you read food labels carefully and avoid any foods where the ingredients are unclear.
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A food intolerance is not an immune system reaction. It usually means that the food cannot be easily digested.
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Remember that signs of intolerances in babies can appear more slowly, making it harder to diagnose.
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Look out for intolerance signs like: stomach cramps, diarrhoea and bloating.
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The best thing to do if you’re concerned that your baby may have a food allergy or intolerance is to speak to your GP or health visitor.
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