There may be instances when you see that your baby's skin has rashes, and it does not feel so soft. Alternatively, your baby sneezes or sniffles every once in a while. These are some of the symptoms of allergies in babies.
This article throws light on the causes, symptoms and prevention of various allergies in toddlers and infants.
Allergies in babies are just as common as allergies in adults and grown-up children. Infants and toddlers have allergic reactions in their bodies when they eat certain foods or touch or inhale unseen particles. Allergic reaction to medication or food normally happens just after they consume them.
The types of allergies in babies are -
The symptoms of food allergy in babies include –
The symptoms of seasonal allergies in a baby include –
Signs and symptoms of indoor allergy in babies are as follows –
Babies and toddlers who have pet allergies encounter symptoms like –
The causes of food allergies in babies are cow’s milk, eggs, fish, nuts (cashews, almonds and walnuts), shellfish, soy and wheat. Pollen from plants and trees trigger seasonal allergies. In contrast, the primary causes of indoor allergies in toddlers are dust mites, mould, perfume and cigarette smoke. Pet dander, saliva, sweat, urine and fur are the main causes of pet allergies in babies.
The risk factors of allergies in babies and toddlers are –
An allergy test is the only way to make sure that your little one has an allergy or not. A paediatrician can perform some of these tests. However, the doctor might refer your baby to an allergist. A skin prick test is used to diagnose skin allergies in babies.
A blood test can also identify the cause and the type of allergies in babies. In case of food allergy, the medical professional can advise you to eliminate certain foods from the baby’s diet and note the difference.
The best treatment for allergies in babies is to identify and eliminate the allergen. Antihistamines are one of the best ways to treat the allergy in a baby. However, most antihistamines are not recommended for children below two years of age. Hydrocortisone cream helps treat different types of skin allergies in babies. For severe insect or food allergy symptoms, the doctor will prescribe you to use emergency epinephrine to treat the allergy.
Let us see some ways to prevent different types of allergies in babies –
You cannot completely prevent food allergies in babies and toddlers. However, it can be delayed using the following recommendations –
The following ways will help you prevent your little one from a seasonal allergy –
The ways to prevent indoor allergies in babies are as follows –
Practise the following methods to protect your baby from pet allergy –
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