Written by Pradeep
Once you begin introducing your little one to solids after he has crossed the six month mark, there always lurks a risk of your little one developing an allergy to some specific foods. This is something that may be quite alarming and worrying for you as a mother. Eggs are one such item that can play culprit and cause allergic reaction in a lot of babies. If that happens, then you will have to stop giving them eggs for some time. But the good news is that most babies outgrow their allergies by the time they are 5-7 years old and can eat eggs without any concern.
Whenever a person develops an allergy to certain foods, the system responds like the body has encountered something dangerous. This can happen in little babies if they are allergic to eggs as their immune system is not completely developed and is not yet equipped to handle protein in eggs. So the immune system, which usually protects against germs and other infections, uses antibodies to fight against the egg protein like it’s a dangerous trespasser. Babies who have an egg allergy begin feeling quite sick or develop rashes as soon as they eat eggs or any food item that contains eggs. The reaction can happen immediately or may take a few hours to show up.
Given below are some of the most common signs and symptoms that indicate that your little baby is allergic to eggs.
In very rare cases, a baby who is allergic to eggs can experience a severe reaction called anaphylaxis due to which he can have severe breathing issues and low blood pressure. In such cases, you need to rush your baby immediately to the emergency room.
Suppose you find that your baby is allergic to eggs, you need to consult a doctor specialist in dealing with allergies. They can diagnose whether your baby is allergic to eggs by doing a simple blood test or a “skin prick test”.
There is actually no treatment for an egg allergy. The best treatment is to completely stop giving eggs or any food products that contain traces of egg to your little darling.
Since eggs contain adequate amounts of protein in them, they are an important part of a baby’s diet. But if you little one is allergic to eggs, there is no need to worry. You can replace eggs with other food items. Some good ones are meat, poultry, fish, and legumes (beans and peanuts).
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