Babies are more likely to have an allergy if there is a history of asthma, eczema or hayfever in the family. A food allergy typically causes an immediate reaction after eating the food – usually seconds or minutes after eating it. Typical symptoms are:
- Itchy skin (hives or rash)
- Itchy and/or swelling tongue and lips
- Sneezing
- Blocked or runny nose
- Shortness of breath
- Coughing
- Vomiting
- Tightening of the throat
- Difficulty breathing
- Feeling faint
- Pale and clammy appearance
- Citrus fruits (e.g. oranges), Seed fruits (strawberries) and Kiwi fruit
- Cow’s milk
- Eggs
- Fish and shellfish
- Nuts
- Seeds
- Soya
- Tomatoes
- Wheat
- Stomach pain or colic
- Bloating
- Wind
- Diarrhoea and occasionally vomiting
Further support
For more advice on baby food allergies visit the NHS website.
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