Allergen Foods: Toddler, Gerber
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Food Allergy
Asked by J.M. from Amarillo
on May 15, 2008
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Yesterday, my 1 year old son was diagnosed with a peanut and egg allergy (after allergy testing). He had a reaction to peanut butter (face and eyes became red and swo...
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- Hi J.. My 3 year old nephew is allergic to peanuts and he is able to eat Chick-fil-a despite their food being friend in peanut oil. It was something my sister in l...
- I don't know what all that terminology means, but I thought a peanut allergy is usually the kind that continue to get worse with exposure. I don't think I would test ...
- My understanding is that for some peanut oil is also not safe, no matter what form. Theoretically, the oil only contains the fat and not the protein and it is the pro...
Introducing Gerber Baby Food
Asked by R.J. from Texarkana
on December 28, 2008
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Hello moms....
My DS will be 6 months on the 7th and has been Exclusivly Breastfeed with the exception of one week of rice cereal at 4 1/2 mo cause my doc told me ...
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- please dont feed him gerber! you will be setting him up for all kinds of pickiness later when he transitions to real food, especially after being breastfed. your mil...
- If he didn't do well with rice you might try oatmeal mixed with breastmilk both my girls liked it much better than the rice. I've heard the whole fruits will make him ...
- You should introduce one new food at a time so you can tell if he has problems with that food, like a rash or gas problems like the cereal did. I would just food him a...
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 ...
18 Month Eating Stage 3 Gerber
Asked by M.W. from Chicago
on May 25, 2009
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I have a friend who cares for a 18 month old baby. For some reason, the mother refuses to let the baby have gerber graduates or any kind of table food. The baby has...
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- I'm just wondering if the 18 mos. old had an food adversions & that could be the reason for the baby food?? I know my daughter had ALOT of & still does have problems w...
- If she feels the child is still hungry after eating the baby food, she could just mention that to the mom, but I would not actually tell her what to feed her child. ...
- I understand what you're saying, but unless the mother is actively asking you for help it is really best for you to keep your opinions to yourself and stay out of it. ...
5 Month Old Allergic to Rice Cereal
Asked by D.D. from Dallas
on November 9, 2006
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My 5 month old is allergic to rice cereal and banana (his cheeks turn red within minutes and they are itchy). He is not allergic to sweet potatoes. In my mind, rice ...
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- I dealt with food allergies, and I would start by trying the rice cereal alone. Typically, rice is very hypoallergenic, and the allergy may be only to the banana. I...
- Interesting. Have you looked at the ingredients in the rice cereal to see if anything might connect with the banana? I just introduced sweet potato and banana to my 5 ...
- You might call your ped or an allergist if they can't help and find out what foods are in the same "group" as rice and/or bananas. I know you probably know if you have...
Food Allergy
Asked by A.S. from Albany
on May 9, 2008
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I just found out my 7 month old is allergic to milk, soy and eggs. We had to switch her formula to elecare... Does anyone use this or in the same situation?? Also, as...
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- Alison, our son, now 3 and a half, had the same allergies as an infant. I breastfed him, but supplemented with a similar formula, called Neocate. We also received samp...
- Most kids outgrow milk alleries by the time they hit age 5. My 2nd grandson was treated for acid reflux with every drug on the market and it turned out to be a milk al...
- Hi Alison, My son was allergic to milk formula, and with soy formula he spit up blood! We ended up using Alimentum (similac brand). When he turned one the doctor ...
How Do I Know If My Baby Is Allergic to Strawberries?
Asked by S.S. from Atlanta
on June 6, 2011
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My husband and I make our own baby food for our daughter, and strawberries/banana puree mixed are one of her favorite breakfast foods. We started given them to her pro...
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- I actually just found out that my 10 month old is allergic to strawberries. I gave her the banana/strawberry baby food, and I definitely knew right away. She broke...
- I have heard of strawberries causing allergic reaction but I don't think it's common. If she was allergic you would already know! She would have a rash or itching or...
- If she isn't reacting she isn't allergic.
Wheat Allergy?
Asked by T.C. from Provo
on November 6, 2008
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I have a 9 month old breastfed baby that is very constipated and has been for a couple months now and when he does go, it smells just AWFUL. I'm thinking he might hav...
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- My son had this problem as a baby. He'd go 5 days before having a bowel movement and he'd scream and it was bloody. When I took him to the doctor, they just told me to...
- Grapes and pears are a great cure for constipation! My son loves grapes and eats them all day long. He is a year now but when he was smaller I had to cut them in half...
- It may just be that his digestive system is not very mautre yet. I would talk to the doctor at his 9 month check-up (or call the doctor if he's already gone) and tell ...
Breakfast for 17 Month Old
Asked by L.W. from Bloomington
on June 10, 2008
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Hello. I have a 17 month old daughter and I am wondering what to feed her for breakfast. Since she was a year, we have given her cheerios and then a Gerber 2nd Foods...
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- I give my kids sliced bananas or those little manderine oranges that are packed in those little cups. The kids love them because they are sweet and they are so easy f...
- Good decision keeping the fruits in the morning. My son loves fruit. Bananas sliced up in small pieces is definitely a great idea but that could get tiresome after a w...
- Hi Lanie. My response may be different from what you'd expect. I have a 2.5 year old and she still enjoys "baby food". It's a great way, i think, to get her to eat org...
Milk Allergy
Asked by L.B. from Little Rock
on April 15, 2009
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My son could not handle his formula when he was born. So they put him on Nutramagin. When he got on that he was wonderful. When he turned 12 months we tried putting hi...
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- My 7th son has the milk protein allergy. Search mamasource for more discussions. He is 12mos. He does tolerate Soy Milk. I feed him pasta a lot. Rice and Beans he ...
- Hi!-This is very similiar to what we went thru with my son(He's now 3). Since nursing didn't go well we tried formula only to find he was allergic and also used Nutram...
- Here's what I wrote to another mom a few weeks ago who had the same problem: Oh, you've got a lot to look forward to! As a near-vegan, I have found that what oth...
