We are not supporting this browser

Baby Baby Name Generator

      Food allergies - what you need to know

      Unhappy baby crying highchair

      Introducing foods that are more likely to cause Allergies

      As your little one progresses through weaning they will continue to expand their diet by introducing exciting new foods.

      It is important to be aware that there are some foods that are more likely to trigger an allergic reaction.
      These foods can be offered from around 6 months, as your little one is ready#. Introduce these foods one at a time and in small amounts to start with.

      What are the symptoms of food allergies?

      It is possible that your little one could have an allergic reaction when a new food is introduced. It is useful to know some of the common symptoms to watch out for are:

      • Coughing
      • Dry, itchy throat and tongue
      • Itchy skin or rash
      • Nausea and feeling bloated
      • Diarrhoea and/or vomiting
      • Wheezing and shortness of breath
      • Swelling of the lips and throat
      • Runny or blocked nose
      • Sore, red and itchy eyes

      If you are concerned then stop feeding that food item and speak to a healthcare professional.In the case of a severe reaction seek emergency medical help.

      What to do if your baby has a food allergy

       

      If your baby has a food allergy or eczema, or if you have a family history of allergies you may need to be more careful when introducing complementary foods. Make an appointment with your doctor or health visitor so that they can provide advise on how to manage the introduction of complementary foods.

       

      Any more questions?

      Our specialist baby advisors and experienced mums are here to talk and ready to help whenever you need them. You can call us or reach us on Live Chat 8.30am-5.30pm Monday-Friday.

      Join the C&G baby club today

      Join the C&G baby club today

      • Weekly emails with tips and advice for your stage
      • 1-to-1 support from our dedicated Careline team, 8.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
      Join us now

      More from baby

      Your privacy is important to us and therefore we would like to explain how we use cookies on this website. With your consent, we will use cookies to measure and analyse how our website is used (analytical cookies), to tailor it to your interests (personalisation cookies), and to show you relevant advertising and information (targeting cookies) we think you will like. For more information please read the cookie statement.

      Privacy Settings

      You can choose your preferences anytime for cookies and tracking. For more information please read our cookie policy

      • Strictly necessary

        They are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services (setting your privacy preferences, logging in, filling in forms, etc.). You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work.

      • Analytical cookies

        They allow us to count visits and traffic sources, to measure and improve the performance of our site. They show us which pages are the most and least popular and how visitors move around the site. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.

      • Personalisation cookies

        They enable website’s enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third parties whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

      • Targeting cookies

        They may be set through our site by our advertising partners, to build a profile of your interests and to show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.