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Is Shrimp Safe for Toddlers?
Asked by Y.C. from New York
on March 1, 2011
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I want to cook a meal with shrimp but wonder if it is safe for a 2.5 year old because of mercury or something else I should know about it? She has eat salmon and loved...
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- After two, shrimp is ok. It is a low mercury "fish" but I would not buy the kind they farm in Asia. They don't have as high standards as here and do pick up pesticid...
- Whole Foods-I would wait on the shellfish
- I hope so b/c my 2.5 yr old LOVES shrimp! We don't serve it often, but when we do he gobbles it up. I asked his dr who "okayed" it in moderation.
Allergies to Fish
Asked by T.N. from Los Angeles
on March 21, 2008
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I think my 15 month is allergic to salmon. He has vomited the last two times after he ate it. I am wondering if he is allergic to all fish, or just salmon. I am tak...
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- It could be just the salmon. I am highly allergic to salmon, but I am a fish fanatic and do well with all other types of fish. My daughter wont eat salmon but loves th...
- Have someone do the Elisa Act test for allergies. It's easier on the child and tests for over 100 different food allergies.
- Vomiting is not necessarily a sign of an allergic reaction though. I am personally allergic to octapus and squid but not fish or shrimp and my tonsil would swell and ...
Shellfish Allergy and Swimming in the Ocean
Asked by J.D. from Tampa
on June 1, 2009
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My 3 year old daughter has a very high shellfish allergy. I am new to the area and was not sure how swimming in the ocean would affect her allergy. Has anyone else h...
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- My husband has a shellfish allergy and he doesn't have a problem swimming in the gulf or ocean. I dont know how bad your daughters allergy is, but if you want her to s...
- I have that severe allergy as well but have no problem with the ocean. I would say carry the Epi-Pen just in case but she should be fine.
- I've lived around salt water most of my life, in different parts of the country, and I've never heard of anyone having a problem with swimming due to a shellfish aller...
Allergic Reaction
Asked by P.O. from Jacksonville
on November 12, 2009
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Have any of you moms ever had your child have an allergic reaction to canned tuna? I ate tuna and was breastfeeding my 8mo old and he broke out into a terrible rash/bu...
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- Are you sure it was the Tuna? anything you ate in the last few hours could be the culpret. I could not eat corn while i was breast feeding. Daughter could not handl...
- you should call your doctor right away. Food allergies can be very dangerous and deadly. My daughter has a severe fish allergy and ONE BITE causes her throat to clos...
- Not my intention to sound rude, but I am concerned because you said your 8 month old was itching "like crazy" but it sounds like you are looking for answers on here......
How to treat allergy rash on infant?
Asked by B.B. from San Diego
on May 22, 2008
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My 4 month old baby has been diagnosed with a dairy/soy protein allergy since the age of 3 weeks old. She has been on amino acid based formula as she even reacted to h...
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- it sounds like eczema (which could pop up with a food allergy) give her baking soda baths and try not to let her sit in the water for more then 10mins and lotion her r...
- You may be interested in exploring NAET (Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Techniques). My grand daughter was sick 24/7 until cured of allergies to many different subst...
- I would call your pediatrician. Sounds like it might be eczema, too. My kid has a dairy allergy, too, and if he has any reaction on his skin, it disappears as soon a...
Allergy to Ibuprofen
Asked by C.M. from Washington DC
on July 5, 2011
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Last week I had to give my daughter who is 6 some ibuprofen. I do not give any meds to my kids unless it's needed. I have given this to her maybe 4 times in her whole ...
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- I just read your "What Happened". On your list of foods, there are foods that are common allergens. Those would be -dairy and nuts. If you had your son skin tested for...
- No, the meds can not stay in your system that long. Her body would have gotten rid of any excess by now through waste. This is something totally different, perhaps chi...
- I'm not sure this is exactly the same, but I thought I'd throw it out there in case it's somehow helpful. Over the winter, my daughter was sick with a stomach bug of ...
Skin Allergy
Asked by R.M. from Washington DC
on March 31, 2008
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Hi, I have an 18 month old daughter with a skin allergy. We have recently moved to Singapore and her rashes have gotten worse. I have had her in cloth diapers since ...
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- Are you sure it's a skin allergy? You should have her checked because it could very well be eczema. It looks like a skin rash, but it's not and can be helped with a ...
- Hi R.! This is N.. I'm a SAHM of 3 boys, 12, 7 & 2. My husband has serious skin allergies and we have found a cost effective way to shop for all of our needs withou...
- My daughters and I have very sensitive skin. I have broken out since I was a child. Last year my sister introduced me to Shaklee products. I have been using them ever ...
Dairy Allergy?
Asked by M.R. from Kansas City
on May 15, 2010
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About 4 weeks into breastfeeding my daughter she began projectile vomitting after every feeding. She also would have a very distinctive high pitched cry. She also de...
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- Please get a blood draw and find out what she is allergic to. One of my online friends had a very similar experience with her newborn, and her daughter does have seve...
- Hi M., Do an elimination test on her. Don't take away her yogurt or cheese but just don't have any milk in the house. If you can show her that you don't have any, s...
- oi, so familar... You are reliving my daughter's milk allergy symptoms between the age of 11-23 months... hopefully without the ear tube surgery, reoccuring sinus infe...
Seeking People Allergic to Soy
Asked by S.C. from Tampa
on November 24, 2009
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OK, I know this is strange, but my son and I found out we are both allergic to soy and the main bummer for me is no SOY SAUCE. Chineese food was a big favorite in our...
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- As for cooking Asian food, I really like fish sauce. Please read the labels because I'm not sure if some may contain soy. I've read that you can use it as a condimen...
- I'm not sure, but there are those who are intolerant or allergic to soy but can tolerate soy oils or soy lecithin?? as for the soy sauce- go to whole foods, there i...
- People should not be eating soy of any kind. It makes estrogen in the body and the phytic acids block absorption of calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc. It sets babies u...
Allergic or Intolerance to Vitamins
Asked by C.D. from Dallas
on June 29, 2008
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First off thanks moms for the advice on the diet pills. Now my next question, I started taking women's vitamins every morning, with at least a full glass of water and...
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- It sounds as though you need to eat more of a breakfast to stop the queazy feeling. I know that if I don't eat enough food in the morning I get the repeat taste of th...
- Try sipping the water slow and some with and after you eat instead of all at once, and maybe try taking it at night. If neither of these tips help, you may be alergic ...
- I've had the same thing happen. A lot of over the counter supplements can be too much for some people's systems. The iron content, and the type of iron in the pill, ...
