What to Feed a Baby with Oat and Egg Allergies

You may want to try gluten-free products. Although oats don't technically contain gluten, they are often left out of gluten-free foods because they are common cross-contaminants. I have found that the organic companies are much more likely to carry allergen-free things (Earth's Best, etc.), including eggs. How do I know? Because my 5-year-old son has been allergic to gluten, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, seafood, and soy since he was 3 months old. Good luck to you!

I would check out gluten free products. There is a large selection at many Central Contra Costa Stores: Harvest House in Concord (near Costco), Whole Foods in Walnut Creek, and another store in Lafayette (next to Chico's, but I can't think of the name of it).

You can also search online for gluten free ideas, and one website I found once that lets you shop online and restrict choice by multiple food allergies. I don't have that computer anymore, but I'm sure you could find it.

Rice cereals... you can try veggie wheels: apple and carrots with cheese... this last one has been my children's favorite!!! And great for teething Just stay away from SOY too... highly allegenic and can cause brain damage & seizures!!!

http://www.mothering.com/articles/growing_child/food/soy_...

Love, G.. :0)

Check out your local Whole foods Market as they have an extensive supply of foods aimed at various allergies. There is also a food company called Enjoy Life foods that claim to free of all common allergens, www.enjoylifefoods.com. I use their foods and find them to be of good quality.
Best wishes
J.

Good for you for being on top of what was bothering him. Your son will be better off for it in the long run.

As a mom and a nutritionist, I like to stick to whole foods for snacks. Small pieces of banana, avocado and cooked carrots are good finger foods. Frozen peas and blueberries are also good choices. Chopped ripe pears were a favorite of my son at that age. He can eat little bits of most soft fruits and veggies.

Hope that is helpful!

E.
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Its really tough.I have a son with wheat and egg allergies but there are plenty of egg free gluten free products. There are teddy puffs available at natural food stores as well as gluten free cereals (Joe's) o or something like that. There are also arrowroot cookies available at these stores. Hope this helps!

Have you tried rice cakes crumbled up, puffed rice cereal or other whole grain puffed cereal. My son loves those.

Sorry, I can't advise for you on the food allergy. I can however advise to the skin allergy. First off has the skin completely cleared up? You might want to try Arbonne, ABC baby care line, I have seen it help many skin disorders, from young to old. Look on the Mamasource Local Business Review, there are lots of consultants to choose from. Good Luck.

My 9.5 month old loves it when I give her the rind of a melon. We're doing honeydew at the moment. I cut a slice, scoop off most of the meat (which I smush up and feed to her), and give her the rind to chew on. It's especially great because she's teething, and it's nice and cool. Pieces of melon would be good finger food too, as would pieces of soft fruits (ripe pears, bananas, peaches, etc) or cooked veggies (peas, smaller pieces of green beans, carrots).

Oh, and if the excema comes back, I've used California Baby Calendula Cream with great success. It doesn't completely get rid of the excema, but it keeps it at bay and prevents it from itching. I just don't want to use steroid creams, so this is the best alternative I've found. And believe me, I've tried everything.

Sometimes I feel like we've been brainwashed into thinking we need to feed carbo loaded snacks to our kids. Soft fruits and soft cooked veggies are a great and healthy snack for any age. Plus you're developing great habits. He's lucky to have you.

Hi T.

My name is R....I have been a childcare provider for almost 9 yrs now, and what I like to do for those teething little guys, is cut up an apple, banana, or whatever they like, put it in one of those little mesh bags(you can find in the baby section of most stores)and put it in the freezer. When there mouths are bothering them, the handle doesn't get to cold to hold, but the food inside feels real good on there gums. I hope this helps...good luck

My daughter was allergic at a young age. I gave her Lundberg's Brown Rice Cakes. Trader Joe's has them as does Safeway. She loved it. I'm sure other rice cakes might be good as well. Quaker Oats sells them.

I also made her Japanese Soba Noodles that were made from yam. She loved it. Rice noodles were a hit as well. Check the asian section at Safeway or an asian market.

My 16 month old son gets ezcema from wheat. Wow, I feel for you-it is so hard to figure out what to feed them!! I have found that rice products are the answer. I give him puffed rice cereal for finger food, rice pasta(not sure if there is egg in it though), and wheat free waffles that have no egg or oat in them.
I find most of my products at Trader Joes or my local health food store.

Good Luck:o)

C.