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Question–: Mothers who have breastfed a baby that has food allergies?
I need to hear from mothers who nursed their babies and discovered something they were eating was bothering the baby (via the breastmilk).
1. What was the food (or foods)?
2. What type of reaction or symptoms did the offending food cause?
3. Did they outgrow it?
I strongly suspect my son is sensitive to dairy….and possibly something else. Still trying to decipher it.
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Answer by WI MOM
You really would get more educated answers by visiting nttp://www.kidswithfoodallergies.org.
There you can find an area dedicated to information for the breastfeeding mother of an allergic child.
Good luck
Answer by Mom2three.5
Each of my kids got gassy when I ate pizza or spaghetti or anything tomato based for that matter. They did grow out of it and have been fine ever since.
Answer by Ambizzle
It is actually pretty uncommon for babies to be sensitive to food in mom’s diet, so be cautious about eliminating too many foods. If you are severely restricting your diet and not seeing any result your baby is probably not sensitive to the foods in your diet.
There may be other concerns, such as breastmilk oversupply, which can sometimes cause bowel problems and occasionally even bloody stools (Andrusiak, F. Larose-Kuzenko, M 1987) (Woolridge & Fisher 1988).
http://parenting.ivillage.com/newborn/nbreastfeed/0,,70jn,00.html
Answer by ~BEC~ ~Lucy’s~ ~Mummy~
My daughter is dairy intolerant.
When she was about 3 months old, she wasn’t gaining much weight so I supplemented with some formula. Over 3 days she only got about 150mls in total of the formula. On the 3rd night, she woke up screaming and throwing up. That passed but she didn’t keep anything down for a good 12 hours, not even some water. I took her to the hospital and they said it was the fomula which we suspected. They suggested we try lactose free formula. A few days later she had 20mls of that and the next day she was very irritable. Not sure if it was the formula or a coincidence.
I got back to exclusively breastfeeding but didn’t realise that I needed to stop having dairy. During this time, my daughter was extremely difficult. I couldn’t put her down for 5 mins without her screaming and she wasn’t happy with anyone but me. Her father was not good enough and neither was her grandma (who lives next door and often looks after her for an hour here and there, so it’s not like it was a stranger)
Anyways, I saw a lactation consultant and she told me I should be off dairy. I went off it and the change was almost instant. The next day, she was so much happier and I could put her on the floor and leave her with my mum again.
Everynow and then I have a small amount of dairy… a biscuit or something like that and it doesn’t seem to bother her but on Wednesday I had a peice of cake, some butter on a roll and something else and the next day she was very cranky. Not sure if it was the dairy or something else.
Our health nurse suggested we try some whole cow’s milk on her cereal and it gave her bad diarhea. We also tried some natural yoghurt which didn’t seem to affect her. They say that natural yoghurt is often ok because of the live cultures…they apparently feed on the lactose.
Sorry that is so long, I hope it helps. Just try cutting out different things for a few days and see if you notice a difference.
Good luck
Answer by janzies
1. ANYTHING fried, especially fast food.
2. He got really bad, painful gas and would cry and cry.
3. He outgrew it around 3 months old.
I could be totally wrong on this one but I also suspect that caffeinated beverages made him more… “wakeful”, I’ll say. I have never really drank anything with caffeine in it but I had a glass of Pepsi one night with dinner and had a heck of a time getting him to go to sleep that night. I just assumed that’s what it was and just never bothered with the Pepsi again.
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Question–: question about baby food allergies?
i was just wondering if any ones baby has had allergies to rice cereal??…and how you can tell if he does or not… every time we try to feed him rice cereal he screams and screams and he has a rash on his face that has gotten really bad lately.. just wondering if it could be allergies.. thanks.
hes four months and we just recently started him on it.
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Answer by AP Mommy
how old is he?
Answer by LuthienTinuviel
Lots of kids are allergic to rice. He should go to the doctor to see what’s up with the rash, though. They can do skin tests to see if it’s an allergy.
Answer by Kellie R
Don’t feed him the cereal and if the rash goes away, then you know it’s the cereal. Don’t try any new foods until the rash is gone so you will know that it is the cereal and not something else giving him the rash.
Answer by weswe
You didn’t mention how old your baby is. I would wait a while and try again in a month or so. Food allergies are now being traced back to parents feeding their children solid food too young.
Answer by sheloshot
Most definitely could be allergies. I have a daughter with severe food allergies. Talk to your pediatrician. If your child is giving you indicators like crying and rash, write down the food and the reaction, and stop giving that food. Good luck, food allergies are a challenging road, but manageable. Talk with your doc or pediatric allergist.
Answer by dmf
my baby never had allergies to the rice cereal…but it did bind him up and made it hard for him to poop…but if he is breaking out in a rash then he could be allergic to it….signs to look for…blood in the stool…rash on the tummy….it could also be that his body just isn’t ready for it yet, but most doctors suggest rice because it is such a mild food
Answer by CgyMama
What kind of rice cereal is it? My son gets hives on his face and neck if he eats the “just add water” stuff, but seems to be fine if I give him the “just add formula or breast milk stuff.” The “just add water” stuff seems to have a lot more additives like coconut and palm oil and milk ingredients.
Answer by Kathryn F
Your baby could be allergic to the wheat or dairy products in the rice. If the rash keeps appearing on his face and is getting worse you should consult a physician ASAP due to chance of air way closure or even heart failure if the symptoms happen in the nite and no one is around to help the child. You should also check his stomach to make sure that there isn’t a rash there.
Answer by mom2aubs
dont give him ot for awhile. if the rash goes away, then yah it was. If not then you should take him to the doctor. Actually you probably should take him anyways. GL and i hope he is ok! That has to be scary
Answer by Rin
Sounds like he might be sensitive to it. Try giving him vegie puree instead. pumpkin or sweet potato are good. Then try rice again when he is older, say 6 months.
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I’d stop the rice cereal and try again in a few months. If he is screaming obviously he isn’t ready. Or have you considered Baby Led Weaning?
You’ll both be much happier :]
Firstly you should read the ingredients, if you are using most commercial rice cereals there are a tonne of potential allergens including milk protein, corn, coconut, etc.
http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/rice-allergy.html
The low incidence of rice allergy in the United States has given rise to the myth that rice is a hypoallergenic food that will not cause allergies. In fact, rice allergy is not unusual in Japan and other nations where rice is a staple food. Rice pollen also causes allergies when inhaled, and the symptoms mimic those of hay fever.
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the more often a person is exposed to a food, the higher the likelihood that the body will become sensitized to it.
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Related allergies and conditions
People who are allergic to rice also may react to other foods in the same botanical family. This is called cross reactivity, and it requires people with food allergies to be extra careful when making meals or ordering food in restaurants. Foods that can spark reactions in those allergic to rice include:
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Barley
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Maize
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Wheat
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Durum wheat
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Corn
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Soybean
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Triticale
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Oats
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Rye
Those with rice allergy are also frequently allergic to peaches and apples.
A person who has a reaction to rice does not necessarily have a rice allergy. In some cases, the reaction may be triggered by a food intolerance, which does not involve an immune-system reaction. Food intolerance involves the inability of the body to digest a substance, leading to symptoms of discomfort (e.g., stomach cramping) but posing little danger. Food intolerance often allows the individual to eat small portions of a problem food without experiencing symptoms. With a food allergy, even a very small portion of a food allergen can cause an allergic reaction
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Signs and symptoms
The signs and symptoms of rice allergies are the same as for other food and pollen allergies. Rice allergies can trigger symptoms that range from the relatively mild to the more potentially serious. Symptoms typically appear within minutes to a few hours after contact with rice protein.
Potential signs and symptoms include:
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Hives and eczema
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Runny nose or nasal congestion
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Itchy or watery eyes
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Sneezing
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Swelling of the tongue, lips and throat (angioedema)
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Vomiting
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Nausea
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Abdominal cramps
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Diarrhea
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Cough
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Wheezing
Signs and symptoms of a more severe reaction include:
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Difficulty breathing
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Shortness of breath
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Tightness in the chest or throat
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Drop in blood pressure
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Rapid pulse
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Dizziness or lightheadedness
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Fainting
People experiencing any of the signs and symptoms of a rice allergy should seek immediate medical attention to prevent anaphylactic shock, a potentially life-threatening reaction.
http://www.ifr.ac.uk/protall/infosheet.htm
Symptoms of Food Allergies
Reactions to foods are usually rapid, appearing within an hour (or sometimes even seconds) of consumption, although in some cases they may be delayed and appear up to four hours after eating.
* Skin rashes, such as nettle rash (also called urticaria or hives) can appear which are generally short lived, disappearing within a few days. Longer lasting, chronic skin reactions (such as scaly patches) can also be experienced. Some of these longer lasting rashes are called atopic dermatitis.
* An itchy nose and eyes, sneezing and a runny nose may be experienced, as can asthmatic symptoms, such as wheezing, breathlessness and coughing. These types of symptom are not seen so often with food allergies.
* Itching and swelling around the lips and mouth may occur on contact with a food. Other symptoms include nausea, cramping pains, bloating, vomiting and diarrhoea.