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How Do You Know If A Baby Has An Allergic Reaction. Mild or moderate allergic reactions can happen after your baby touches swallows tastes eats or breathes in something theyre allergic to. Call your pediatricians office and stay with your baby. Fussiness can be a symptom of any condition that makes a baby uncomfortable including. However if you notice wheezing shortness of breath excess mucous in the nose it could be more than cold.
Talk to your GP or health visitor first. Keep in mind that symptoms of a food allergy reaction can vary from one reaction to the next. It helps in identifying if the baby is allergic to any particular item. If your baby has a mild reaction to peanut such as redness around the mouth or hives an age and weight appropriate amount of Benadryl most likely 25ml will reduce the reaction. Your baby may also develop hives a rash or itchy bumps if their skin is exposed to an allergen or something to which they are sensitive. After all a mild to moderate reaction could rapidly develop into anaphylaxis.
Its important to let all your childs caregivers know about his allergies how to tell if he is having an allergic reaction and what to do if he is exposed to an offending food.
Red watering itchy eyes. Before your baby turns 6 months of age its best to avoid the foods that commonly cause allergies in babies. Lay baby flat in your arms. If your baby already has an allergy such as a diagnosed food allergy or eczema or if you have a family history of food allergies eczema asthma or hay fever you may need to be particularly careful when introducing foods. In general though the following can all be signs of an allergic reaction. After all a mild to moderate reaction could rapidly develop into anaphylaxis.