Baby with allergies?

The most important thing in babies with allergies is to correctly identify the allergen and work under expert supervision. Cow's milk protein allergy is one of the most common food allergies in infants—symptoms include rash, vomiting, bloody mucus stools, discomfort, and failure to gain adequate weight. A pediatric allergist runs necessary tests to make a definitive diagnosis and recommends switching to an appropriate formula (such as extensively hydrolyzed or amino acid-based formula), or if breastfeeding, eliminating the offending food from the mother's diet. For seasonal allergies, avoid going outside during high pollen hours, change clothes when coming home, and rinse the nose with saline solution. For eczema on the skin, regular moisturizing and, when needed, doctor-prescribed cortisone creams are the foundation of treatment. Never try methods you hear from others regarding any food, medication, or cream without consulting your doctor—allergy management varies from baby to baby.