Question 1

is it possible that my baby is allergic to polyester? she was vomiting with a red rash on her face after wearing polyester pajamas.

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Unless the kid has a rash over areas covered by the garment, I have a hard time attributing a facial rash to its use. With localized changes, i think local contact. If it is a contact agent it would touch her face like a lotion or soapy cloth. With the vomiting, it could be something she ate.

Question 2

how common is it for an infant to be allergic to polyester?

Accepted Answer

ALLERGY POLYESTER: Polyester is a very washable clothing and  seldom do babys become allergic to it.

Question 3

is polyester safe for babies to sleep on?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some parents prefer natural fibers like cotton, but polyester is fine. Unlike cotton, if it catches fire, it melts rather than  burns. That's the main safety difference. Poly tends to be less breathable or moisture absorbent than cotton, but it also depends on the type of fabric.

Question 4

how can you tell if an infant is allergic to something?

Accepted Answer

Reproducible...: ...Symptoms with repeated exposures: rash that gets worse with a particular food, sneezing that gets worse when the cat comes by, etc.

Question 5

how to know if some babies are actually allergic to cigarette smoke?

Accepted Answer

Not: Cigarette smoke is an irritant, patients are not allergic to cigarette smoke. Having said that, smoke can clearly exacerbate wheezing syndromes in child as well as place them a risk for other diseases from second hand smoke.

Question 6

what kind of rash do babies get if they are allergic to certain foods?

Accepted Answer

Redness: They can have only itching or an eczema type rash where the skin is scaly and red. Use an elimination diet to determine what foods are the possible culprits. Allergenic foods include strawberries, egg, corn, seafood, wheat, peanut, citrus and even milk.

Question 7

how long does babies vomiting due to allergic reaction last?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine: If the baby is vomiting from an allergic reaction they need to receive Epinephrine asap. Seek medical help immediately.

Question 8

im allergic to the otc for lice. so i sat down and smothered my head in conditioner and had 2 people start picking through my hair. with a lice comb. this is my first time having it. we got our actual lice and the nits/babies. will this method work?

Accepted Answer

: This can work if all of the lice and nits are removed. Would recommend keeping an eye out over the next week or 2 for live lice in case all were not removed. Then the process may need to be repeated. It is also important to clean bedding, towels, and hair coverings well.

Question 9

my baby drinks soy isomil infant formula and every time he drinks it his eye swell. is that an allergic reation.

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If it happens every time, it is probably some type of reaction, mild allergy. Talk to your pediatrician....

Question 10

my infant is suffering from a rush and her skin is changing colour. we went to pediatrician and he prescribed a formula called nan partially hydrolosed milk or similac total confort for allergic reaction due to cows milk. we have done so without help?

Accepted Answer

Hard to comment: True bovine milk allergy is rare &amp; only ~1/3 infants with eczema have a food associated allergy. No description of the rash was provided, so attributing it to the formula may not be valid. Any allergy induced rash can take weeks to clear even if it was due to the time needed for the offending material to exit the body &amp; time for skin recovery.

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Is it possible that my baby is allergic to polyester? she was vomiting with a red rash on her face after wearing polyester pajamas.

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How common is it for an infant to be allergic to polyester?

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Is polyester safe for babies to sleep on?

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How can you tell if an infant is allergic to something?

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How to know if some babies are actually allergic to cigarette smoke?

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What kind of rash do babies get if they are allergic to certain foods?

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How long does babies vomiting due to allergic reaction last?

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Im allergic to the otc for lice. so i sat down and smothered my head in conditioner and had 2 people start picking through my hair. with a lice comb. this is my first time having it. we got our actual lice and the nits/babies. will this method work?

A member asked:

My baby drinks soy isomil infant formula and every time he drinks it his eye swell. is that an allergic reation.

A member asked:

My infant is suffering from a rush and her skin is changing colour. we went to pediatrician and he prescribed a formula called nan partially hydrolosed milk or similac total confort for allergic reaction due to cows milk. we have done so without help?

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