Preventing Allergies In Infants

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Sometimes, the baby does not experience a great allergic reaction that endangers his life, the first time he is given certain baby food. However, when red and itchy bumps arise throughout the body, mouth, neck, and tongue swell so difficult to breathe, seek medical help immediately. If necessary, give first aid. This reaction is considered closely related to foods that make the baby sensitive, both in the womb and during breastfeeding. Therefore, do not occasionally give your baby or child a dangerous meal even if only for taste. When you later want to introduce the food, do it under the supervision of a doctor.

If your family has been exposed to allergies, you may need to reduce certain types of foods to your baby. This, of course, can eliminate many nutrients from food. Consult a pediatrician who will advise on the type of nutrition your baby needs during the weaning period.

Preventing Allergies

The following steps help prevent baby allergies:

1. The period of danger to sensitivity is the first four to six months, so wean the weaning and continue feeding or formula during this period. Your baby will get all the necessary nutrients from breast milk or formula until she is six months old.
2. During breastfeeding you should also be careful of foods that have the potential to cause allergies, to prevent babies from allergies through breast milk.
3. Introduce baby to solid foods one by one. Spend a few days for each new type of food so you can check it out for an allergic reaction.
4. If allergies concerning your family, pay attention to the introduction of peanut butter and other foods from nuts.
5. Avoid infants from materials that can cause allergies, such as smoke, cigarettes, rash dust, pollen, and pets.

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Special Formula

If your baby is allergic to cow's milk and you can not breastfeed, try using baby milk from soybeans. This milk is also given to babies who are not lactose-resistant. Unfortunately, soy itself is the originator of allergies. During the weaning period, soy milk can be given as a drink in a cup.

1. Soy formulas milk contains sugar, not from milk. Beware of baby's dental health and do not give milk in bottles after the age of one year. Avoid formula feeding between meals and bedtime.
2. Soy milk is usually (not baby soy milk), should not be given to the baby being weaned because it does not contain enough calories, vitamins, and calcium
3. There is also infant milk that uses cow's milk protein that has been modified specifically for infants who have allergic tendencies.
4. Sheep or goat's milk is sometimes considered less allergic. But there is no scientific evidence about this. Under no circumstances should not give this milk to babies under one year of age because it does not contain enough essential nutrients such as Vitamin A, D, folic acid and iron