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What To Do If Toddler Has Allergic Reaction To Food. Call EMS and tell them that you have a child who is potentially having a food allergy reaction so that they send the right kind of emergency medical services to your home. Give your baby only breast milk until they are 6 months old. If your child has trouble breathing or swallowing after eating something call 911. It does not matter the type or the order in which the food was introduced.
If a baby is crankier than normal after a new food keep a close eye on it. Mild symptoms are usually treated with an antihistamine but if a child has even mild symptoms in more than one body system as an example they have hives and also nausea and vomiting 2 body systems it is a serious allergic reaction and medical help is needed. It is very important to learn to read food labels if your child has a food allergy. Give your baby only breast milk until they are 6 months old. Some kids develop a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis in response to foods like peanuts or shellfish. The key with food allergies is to introduce new foods slowly and independently.
If the food is a significant source of nutrition then the childs doctor may suggest supplements and alternative foods.
For example the week you first give your baby an egg dont try any other new foods until you see how they react. When you start introducing solid foods to your baby from around 6 months old introduce the foods that can trigger allergic reactions one at a time and in very small amounts so that you can spot any reaction. This process is about eliminating allergic food not reducing the food choices for your baby. The only way to prevent an allergic reaction is to avoid contact with the food drug or other item that causes the problem. Other Allergies in Children 1. If the symptoms are severe and you have injectable epinephrine such as EpiPen use it as directed right away and call 911 for emergency medical help.