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This resource is to support parents and guardians to introduce a specific food for your child at home.
This should only be used for foods which have been suggested by your child’s allergy doctor and should not be used for a food that your child is known to have an allergy to.
Make sure your child is well. Do not begin the introduction if your child has had a flare up of eczema, asthma, hay fever, or has needed to take antihistamines in the last 5 days as they will not be well enough to deal with the introduction.
Only try one new food on the day so you can be sure a reaction was because of the one food item. Pick a day when you will be able to watch your child for at least 4 hours to make sure they are doing well.
Have a supply of antihistamine if appropriate.
Do not try to introduce a food if your child has ever had a reaction after eating that food. Please seek medical advice if you are not sure.
Avoid your child’s lips and skin coming into contact with the food. A layer of moisturiser or Vaseline can be used to form a barrier. Food touching the skin can cause irritation if skin is already sensitive and may cause areas of flat, red rashes. This should not be confused with an allergic reaction, especially if your child is well and is enjoying eating the food.
If no reaction occurs over the next 2 hours, you can introduce this food into to your child’s diet.
If your child is under 1 year old, this weaning guidance from the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) may be useful to you.
If a reaction occurs, stop the introduction and treat as below
Stay with your child and call for help if necessary. Give antihistamine
If your child has any of these signs above, then:
Please note: this is a generic information sheet relating to care at Sheffield Children’s NHS FT. These details may not reflect treatment at other hospitals. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professionals’ instructions. If this resource relates to medicines, please read it alongside the medicine manufacturer’s patient information leaflet. If this information has been translated into another language from English, efforts have been made to maintain accuracy, but there may still be some translation errors. If you are unsure about any of the guidance in this resource or have specific questions about how it relates to your child, always ask your healthcare professional for further advice.
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