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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...
How Do I Feed My 2 Yo Fish???
Asked by H.1. from Des Moines
on March 17, 2012
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Hello! My husband and I do not eat fish or any seafood. But I understand the benefits and want to at least offer it to my son, who will be 2 in may. Problem is because...
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- i read this as someone have a 2 year old fish, and couldn't figure out how it got so old if you didn't know how to feed it! :) khairete S.
- I got a frozen bag of salmon from Costco. they were individually airtight sealed and there is no skin (I think the skin smells the most). I defrost the number of pie...
- I would say Salmon is the primary protein in our home. The most kid-friendly recipe I make and have made forever is basically an Asian inspired sauce. In equal ...
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 ...
Pineapple Allergy?
Asked by B.C. from Minneapolis
on December 6, 2012
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I noticed while showering one of my daughters the other night that she had hives on her chest and back. We had just eaten dinner and our fruit was fresh pineapple. S...
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- My younger son breaks out around his mouth anytime he eats pineapples. He's done it on numerous occasions and I've never noticed him get any worse, though I certain...
- Some reactions are definitely worse than others! We were at my mil house for dinner one night, fresh fruit being on the agenda..... anyhow I didn't give her any thinki...
- I haven't read the other answers but pineapple IS a citrus. I'm allergic to pineapple and am sensitive to oranges as well. As a kid I didn't get that the itchiness I ...
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 ...
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...
