Allergen Foods: Earth's Best
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Allergic to Dairy
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on September 29, 2006
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My one year old is allergic to dairy. This was easy when he was on formula and baby food because I didn't really worry about. Now I am feeding him Rice Milk but I am...
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- Your son's doctor may not recommend soy because a certain percentage of children who are allergic to milk are also allergic to soy. The trouble with rice and soy milk...
- My chld has multiple allergies, including dairy. Yes, soy is questionable. Many dairy-allergic children are also allergic to soy protein, plus the estrogen issue so...
- Do you know what it is in the milk that he's allergic to? My daughter is allergic to something that's in milk but not in yogurt or cheese, which she loves. I give her ...
Allergic to Rice Cereal?!?
Asked by C.J. from Dallas
on January 25, 2008
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Hi Mommas. I was wondering if there are mommas whose babies are allergic to rice cereal? We've been given my 8 1/2 mo old bb rice cereal since he was ~ 4 1/2 mo old ...
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- It is more likely something in the cereal rather than the rice itself. For example, some rice cereals contain soy and since your son is allergic to soy, that could wel...
- My children could neither one take the rice cereal without throwing it up. I changed to oatmeal or multigrain and changed brands and they were fine. For somee reason...
- It could also be due to an additive in the cereal. I used to make my own by putting different whole grains in a coffe bean grinder.
Allergic to Rice Cereal?
Asked by L.P. from Philadelphia
on August 10, 2008
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My daughter is 5 months old and just started eating rice cereal. At first she just had a little hive under her eye or a few little dots of "irritation" by her mouth. ...
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- Did she recently have any shots? It could be a reaction from the shots and not the cereal. My son had probelms with constipation so i didn't give him the rice cereal ...
- My daughter seemed to be allergic to the rice cereal at that age too...she would get a patch of eczema on her arm. I stopped giving it for a while and used oatmeal in...
- Just a thought, my son could not have rice cereal from 3 months - 3 years and a few months. He was allergic to soy and some rice cereals contain soy. he grew out of it...
Allergic to Sunscreen
Asked by T.P. from La Crosse
on May 22, 2008
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Help. My daughter is very fair skin and everytime I put sunscreen on her she breaks out in hives. She didn't have this problem last year and I have tried three diffe...
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- My 16 month old has the same problem. I just started using Burts Bees new sunscreen which is SPF 30. It's chemical free and doesn't seem to bother her. It is also e...
- Sunscreens actually have a lot chemicals in them so it is surprising everybody doesn't have some kind of reaction to them! I have heard UV naturals is the best. Brekka
- Check with the health food store in your area. Most times they have testers. As long as it's SPF 30, she should be fine and not get burnt. I use Alba from the health f...
Sun Screen for Highly Allergic Child
Asked by M.D. from New York
on April 28, 2009
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hi moms!
i have a 20 month old who is allergic to EVERYTHING from foods to meds and everything in between. this is a new thing, this time last year he had no health...
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- my son and i are sensitive and doc recommended Vanicream Sunscreen- works well. You have to ask for it behind the pharmacy counter (atleast I do at ShopRite) but it is...
- Hi, I use California Baby sunscreen for my 2 year old...He has no known allergies but the sunscreen is specially formulted for kids (or adults) with sensitive skins.I...
- My nephew has sensitive skin and used Blue Lizard. You can buy it online.
Baby Food
Asked by A.F. from New York
on December 31, 2009
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Where do you think is the most economical store to buy baby food? The supermarket usually isn't the best. Most of my friends with babies say Babies 'R Us. I thought Co...
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- We found Target to be the cheapest for almost all our baby needs, food included. They also just started making their own brand snacks and food. My kids arent eating ...
- yes, food processor. if you have time for you, then you should have time to also make food for baby
- BJ's does sell baby food and it is by far the least expensive place to buy it- unless you have a great store coupon and a sale!
Baby Food
Asked by P.K. from Miami
on April 10, 2008
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My doctor said that is time for my 6 months old baby to start eating some chicken, ham and turkey. Besides gerber food can anyone tell me how should I introduce that ...
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- My son (now 3 yrs) got very little of the store bought stuff. I got the veggies like potato, pumpkin, carrots and peas, cooked and mashed them myself. That way I had f...
- Your daughter is only 6 months and he said to give her table food? Besides the baby food, if you want to give her real food you have to puree it. They sell a little th...
- Boil it and grind it. Ava is 18 months now, but when she was 6 - 9 months I would boil meat and vegetables and then grind it in the food processor. I added a little...
Food STRIKE
Asked by M.M. from Colorado Springs
on June 3, 2008
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Help! Has anyone else gone through a real food strike? I mean NO eating for DAYS and still only about 10 oz of milk per day. My 17 month old has always been a horrible...
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- I would consult the dr. There could be an underlying reson for this behavior. Pay attention to his weight, if he is still growing and gaining it could just be a grow...
- Definately take him to the doctor to get checked. My daughter has a very poor appetite, and was diagnosed with renal tubular acidosis. It affects their appetite--the...
- M., You might want to take him to his pediatrician to see if your son has acid reflux or some other difficulties with his throat/esophagus. Maybe it hurts your son to...
Finger Food
Asked by B.F. from Philadelphia
on August 7, 2008
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My son is almost 9 months old and I would like to really start the transition from jar foods to real people foods. What are some suggestions for good finger foods? I u...
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- I would ask your ped's advice on the dairy thing (yogurt, cheese, etc.) b/c I have an 8.5 month old and he said no dairy until 1 year old. Same goes for eggs, etc.
- sounds like you are on the right track. it is better to have fresh food. it better than processed food. yogurt is also good. try water in the sippy cup. he will probab...
- My son's favorite finger food was sweet potato fries. Get a sweet potato and slice it into "fries". Coat lightly in olive oil and a little bit of cinnamon and bake u...
One Year Old with Egg Allergy
Asked by A.L. from Chicago
on July 8, 2010
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Hi,
My one year old has a level 2 egg allergy (scale is 0-6). He eats pasta and baked goods with no problems and has even had a litle bit of pancakes but waffles mad...
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- Don't label foods as 'breakfast.' Any food can be eaten first!
- Use Jiffy Mix verses Jiffy pancake mix. It has no eggs and can be substituted. Also you can add Egg Replacer by EnerG in homemade baked goods. Also Baking Without E...
- Hi A., I would recommend checking out some vegan breakfast foods. I have a great cookbook called Vegan Brunch by Isa Chandra Moskowitz. See if they have it in you...
