Signs & Symptons To Look Out For?

Before Starting

Your child must be well when introducing the nuts and seed allergens. If they have a cold, a fever, are vomiting or have any other illness then wait until they are fully recovered.

keep in mind :

• Try to pick testing days In the week as hospitals are quieter (should a visit be need) 

• Early in the morning after the child has woken up, (not over a nap time)

• Stay with your baby and observe them for a few hours afterwards.

• A 24 hour break window between testing is imperative for delayed reactions.

• Allergic reactions happen almost immediately to within 30 minutes, after eating food.

• Delayed reactions can happen up to 4 hours later

Should a sudden onset of any of the following symptoms present seek medical advice immediately.

Signs of a food allergy can include 1 or more of the following reactions:

• diarrhoea or vomiting
• a cough
• wheezing and shortness of breath
• difficulty breathing 
• itchy throat and tongue
• itchy skin or rash
• swollen lips and throat
• runny or blocked nose
• sore, red and itchy eyes

If your baby has any of the symptoms above within a couple of minutes of trying a new food OR has two or more of the symptoms above, you should seek medical attention immediately. In a few cases, foods can cause a severe allergic food reaction (anaphylaxis) that can be life-threatening. Call 999 and get medical help immediately.

NHS Guidelines Link: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/weaning-and-feeding/food-allergies-in-babies-and-young-children

The British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology (BSACI) Guidelines Link: https://www.bsaci.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/pdf_Infant-feeding-and-allergy-prevention-PARENTS-FINAL-booklet.pdf

An important study ( follow link below) showed that severe allergic symptoms in babies under 12 months are extremely rare. 

Study Link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/325511604_Food-induced_Anaphylaxis_in_Infants_and_Children