Allergies

Food allergies can cause problems ranging from eczema to life-threatening allergic reactions. These reactions are more commonly found in cow's milk, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, peanuts and tree nuts. Infants at risk for developing food allergy are those with a biological parent or sibling with existing, or history of, allergic rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis, or food allergy. (Pat, B. July 3, 2008) Restricting a mother's diet during pregnancy and while breast-feeding have been tried as approaches to protecting against food allergies, but they have not been proven to be effective. Breast milk is the least likely to trigger an allergic reaction, and it strengthens an infant's immune system. Experts recommend exclusive breast-feeding for the first four to six months.
(Moore, D. January 17 2009)
Food allergies can cause problems ranging from eczema to life-threatening allergic reactions. These reactions are more commonly found in cow's milk, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, peanuts and tree nuts. Infants at risk for developing food allergy are those with a biological parent or sibling with existing, or history of, allergic rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis, or food allergy. (Pat, B. July 3, 2008) Restricting a mother's diet during pregnancy and while breast-feeding have been tried as approaches to protecting against food allergies, but they have not been proven to be effective. Breast milk is the least likely to trigger an allergic reaction, and it strengthens an infant's immune system. Experts recommend exclusive breast-feeding for the first four to six months.
(Moore, D. January 17 2009)

Since some airborne substances may trigger allergy or asthma symptoms, reducing contact with these substances early in life may delay or prevent allergy or asthma symptoms. Research for this is clearest with dust mites. If your child is at high risk of developing allergies, there are steps you can take to control dust mites.se zippered, "allergen-impermeable" covers on pillows...