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My baby has food allergies that she inherited from me. what should i do?

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Dr. Gary Steven answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Follow your advice: Your allergist has likely confirmed the diagnosis by now; if not, your baby should be evaluated - the specific foods causing reactions may not be the same as those that bothered you. Once you have a confirmed list of all the foods to which your baby is allergic, you need to carefully eliminate all of them from your baby's diet, in order to increase the chances that they will be outgrown.

Answered 6/10/2013

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Dr. Boyce Hornberger answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

It depends: It depends on what kind of allergy your child has. You should have your child evaluated by a doctor and possibly see an allergist if she has not already done so. Once your child is diagnosed they will give you a treatment plan. You should then be educated how to prevent and treat her food allergies. You should also be sure everyone else who cares for her is educated in the same manner

Answered 8/24/2017

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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Food allergies ibaby: Ask your pediatrician for advice but generally find out what the baby can eat and if there are enough different foods, rotate the foods so that the baby does not eat the same foods repetitively. Also breast feed verses formulas if possible.

Answered 11/25/2014

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Workup/mgt: The reaction typically will occur within four hours of ingestion of the food. If your baby is starting a new food, three days without introduction of another new food is recommended. Observe her/him for any rash, GI upset or breathing difficulties during this introductory period. If you note any changes alert your pediatrician. I would recommend a food CAP panel if food allergy is suspected.

Answered 11/27/2014

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