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Can a baby be allergic to coconut oil? i put some on my 11mnth olds whole wheat toast and later she had red spots in her diaper area
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Yes: A person can develop a significant allergic reaction to any protein containing substance.This can happen early on in life or later.Coconut oil or various components of this complex material can trigger allergies. Food reactions often trigger hives all over so if located only in the diaper area it may or may not be unrelated.
Answered 3/25/2014
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