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Could My Baby Be Allergic To Oatmeal. Due to the high risk of wheat contamination of commercial oat products it might just be your wheat allergy reacting to the wheat content of your oat product 1. I am glad to see some information about the proteins in the oats as an explanation as to why some cannot eat it. No though in theory an individual can choke on any food or liquid. An allergy to oats might result in symptoms ranging from mild to severe such as.
Immediate allergic reaction. Oats is what he is allergic to. Oatmeal is a wonderfully dense source of good carbohydrates and minerals. Allergic reactions dont usually happen on the first exposure to a food because he hasnt created any antibodies yet. But most likely just stop giving the oat meal and your baby should be fine. His immune system creates Immunoglobulin E antibodies that attack the substance.
While the allergies of oat-based moisturizers are typically milder in adults they may be problematic in children exposed to such products as Johnsons Vanilla Oatmeal Baby Lotion or Babyganics Eczema Care Skin Protectant Cream.
Despite its healthy characteristics people can develop allergic reactions to oats. Make sure you check the labels for ingredients like flour for probably around 4 months. Could just be coincidence though. One of the main signs of FPIES is a delayed reaction to the trigger food typically between two and four hours after ingestion. I avoided the stuff that upset her stomach and anything with gluten. It is a true life threatening allergy in the gut to oats but it is that specific protein he cannot eat.