Food allergies affect about one in every 13 children in the United States.
Starting your baby on solid foods can be fun and exciting, but it can also bring on a lot of anxiety, especially when it comes to allergy-causing (allergenic) foods. To help you on this journey, we’ve compiled some tips for exposing your baby to food allergens.
Food allergies affect about one in every 13 children in the United States. While pretty much any food can cause an allergy, these are the top 9 allergenic foods:
The most common allergic reactions to food are hives, redness and swelling of the face or extremities, as well as itching and swelling of the tongue, lips, mouth and throat. Other symptoms can include a runny nose, sneezing, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea.
If your child experiences any of the symptoms, seek medical help right away!
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Introducing food allergens to your baby – Children's National – Rise and Shine
