Hypoallergenic food for babies with allergies

For babies with allergies, the core of the preferred hypoallergenic food is "original ingredients that have not been complicatedly processed, have low risk of allergy, and do not add allergenic ingredients." The top-ranked conventional options include hypoallergenic fortified iron rice noodles, peeled and steamed apples/pears, boiled broccoli/pumpkins, and a small amount of added pork puree/egg yolk (allergy testing is required step by step). The specific selection should be based on the baby's own allergen test results and actual allergy test adjustments. There is no unified "universal hypoallergenic list."

A while ago, I helped my cousin sort out the food supplement list for her baby. Her baby had just been found to be allergic to wheat and milk at the second level. She became more and more confused when looking at the various hypoallergenic tables on the Internet. Some people said that pumpkin was high-allergenic, and others said that pumpkin was hypoallergenic. She almost lost two pounds because of starvation. In fact, to put it bluntly, any talk of "absolutely hypoallergenic" aside from individual allergens is a hoax. Even now, there are two mainstream views on supplementary feeding in the field of pediatric allergy, and there is no need to stick to one.

One is the more familiar "conservative", which is what most grassroots child protection associations recommend: try to only touch known low-risk ingredients before the age of 1, observe each ingredient separately for 3-5 days, and completely avoid the eight major categories of common allergens such as milk, eggs, nuts, seafood, and wheat. It is suitable for babies who have experienced clear allergic reactions such as severe eczema, vomiting, and blood in the stool. It has a high error tolerance and is not prone to mistakes. The other is the "early introduction school" supported by research in top journals such as The Lancet in recent years. It is believed that as long as the baby has not experienced acute severe allergic reactions, common allergens can be introduced in small amounts in the early stages of complementary feeding at the age of 4-6 months. On the contrary, it can induce immune tolerance and reduce the probability of long-term allergies. It is more suitable for high-risk babies whose parents have a history of allergies but whose babies have no allergic symptoms for the time being. There is no right or wrong between the two ideas, it just depends on which one is suitable for your child’s actual situation.

Oh, by the way, don’t trust those processed foods that have the words “hypoallergenic” printed on the packaging. Last time, my sister bought hypoallergenic soluble beans from a certain Internet celebrity for her allergic baby. When I looked at the ingredients list, the third item was full-fat milk powder. The allergen warning in the corner of the package was so small that I had to use a magnifying glass to read it. After eating half the bag, my baby got a rash on his face. It took a week to get rid of it. If you really want to choose processed food, no matter how hyped it is by the merchants, first turn to the ingredient list and finally look for the allergen warning column. If it is not clearly marked as not containing the eight major allergens, don’t touch it.

When it comes to the selection of basic ingredients, there are actually a lot of pitfalls. For example, for the most commonly eaten high-iron rice noodles, don’t choose the fancy ones that add fruit and vegetable powders and fruit-flavored additives. Choose the basic ones with only rice, iron supplements, and vitamins in the ingredient list. The three allergic children around me all got rashes after eating seasoned rice noodles with strawberry powder and mango powder. If there are a few children who are allergic to rice, don’t panic. Just switch to millet or quinoa-based rice flour. Check with an allergist in advance to confirm the dosage. It’s very stable.

There is no unified standard for fruits and vegetables. If someone else eats kiwi fruit that is not allergic, your child may have swollen lips after just one bite. When adding complementary foods, try to choose varieties with thick skin and low pesticide residues. Apples and pears must be peeled and steamed until soft. Don't believe that organic peels are nutritious. The vegetable protein in the peel itself is a common allergen. Steam until soft and soft, and scrape the mud. For the first time, dig a little bit as small as the tip of your little finger. After two days, wait until there is no rash or diarrhea before adding more. Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower should be cooked for 5 minutes longer than other vegetables. Cooking off the pungent smell of vegetables can reduce the risk of irritation.

Many people are confused about whether egg yolk is considered a hypoallergenic food. This controversy is really huge. My neighbor's 6-month-old baby was fine if I added 1/8 egg yolk. My best friend's 8-month-old baby vomited all afternoon after eating half a mouthful of egg yolk. I went to check and found out that he was allergic to egg yolk protein. If you are really unsure, choose hard-boiled eggs that have been cooked for 10 minutes. The first time, only take 1/8 of the egg yolk and mix it with the rice noodles. Observe for 72 hours. If you only have a slight rash, stop for half a month and try again. If you have acute reactions such as vomiting or shortness of breath, go directly to the hospital. Do not touch eggs for at least six months in the future.

Don't listen to the old people saying that "children with allergies cannot eat meat." Pork tenderloin is actually a hypoallergenic food especially suitable for children with allergies. It has a much lower risk of allergy than many raw and cold vegetables. Adding complementary foods can be arranged in about a month and a half. The fascia is cleansed, boiled and finely chopped. The iron supplement effect is much better than many plant-based foods. I have seen several parents strictly restrict food for allergic children and only eat vegetarian food. As a result, the baby was diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia when he was just 7 months old. The gain outweighs the loss.

After all, there is no standard answer to hypoallergenic food. If your child doesn’t react after eating it, it’s safe even if it’s highly allergenic seafood in other people’s mouths. ； Your baby will get a rash if touched, even if the whole Internet says it is a hypoallergenic holy product, you must avoid it. Keep a diary of complementary foods and observe your baby's reaction after eating. This is 10,000 times more reliable than copying a list from the Internet. If you are really unsure, call the allergy department for a targeted test. It is much safer than trying blindly on your own.