What are the symptoms of baby food allergy

We should all know that the baby's body functions are not yet fully developed. In particular, the functions of the spleen, stomach and small intestine are not yet fully developed. Therefore, parents should pay special attention to food safety when feeding their babies. In addition, some mothers use complementary foods to ensure their babies' nutrition is balanced. Let us now understand what the symptoms are for baby food allergies.

Infant food allergy is the appearance of small skin rashes or intestinal discomfort, such as loose stools, after babies start eating complementary foods at 4-6 months old. To avoid allergies, it is best not to add egg yolks first when adding complementary foods. 3% of babies will have allergic reactions to egg yolks. It is best to start with rice noodles, and wait until the baby is gradually accustomed to eating liquid food, then transition to paste, and then to boiled noodles, etc. Add only one type at a time and eat it for three days. During this period, observe the baby's skin and stool. If there is no abnormality, you can continue to add. If allergies occur, stop adding this complementary food and try to add it again when the baby is 7-8 months old.

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The peak age for food allergies is under 1 year old, especially during the first 4 to 6 months of age when complementary foods are introduced. In order to avoid or minimize the occurrence of food allergies in infants, the following issues should be noted during the process of adding complementary foods:

Adhere to breastfeeding and avoid adding complementary foods too early

Currently, experts at home and abroad agree that exclusive breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to prevent infant food allergies. This is because: ① During the period of immature intestinal tract of infants, breastfeeding can reduce the chance of exposure to foreign proteins;