Baby food allergy: When a baby is first introduced to solid food, parents are most worried about their baby’s allergies. Because many children are allergic to different foods. But, it is difficult to know which foods a small child is allergic to.
Pediatricians have come up with a simple way to solve this problem. Experts have mentioned a rule called ‘three days rule’. According to this rule, the child will be fed the same food for three days. If any allergy symptoms appear in the child’s body during this period, then that food should not be fed to the child. And if there are no symptoms, a new food can be started on the fourth day.
Baby food allergy symptoms:
- Redness and rash all over the body
- Burning or burning sensation around the lips
- swelling
- Vomiting, diarrhea
- Difficulty breathing
- Relaxation, fainting etc. 1 to 2 hours after eating.
Advice from pediatricians:
- Be sure to consult a doctor before introducing any new food to your baby.
- If the child has a food allergy, take him to the doctor immediately.
- Follow the ‘Three Day Rule’ to identify baby food allergies.
- Gradually add new foods to baby’s diet.
- Try feeding specially formulated baby food.
Conclusion:
Food allergies are a common problem in children. However, it is possible to solve this problem by following the advice of paediatricians. Diagnosing and treating food allergies in children is very important.