What are some symptoms of an egg allergy

• Allergic rhinitis
• Asthma
• Dermatitis
• Diarrhea
• Gastrointestinal symptoms
• hives
• Nausea
• Oral allergy syndrome (symptoms appear around the mouth, lips and throat)
• Vomiting
• Wheezing
• Anaphylaxis.

What is an egg allergy?

As is the process of any allergic reaction, the egg allergy occurs when the body mistakes an egg protein as a harmful invader. The body reacts by releasing antibodies called immunoglobulin E(IgE). The IgE in turn prompts the body to release chemicals known as histamines. When the histamines are released, the body reacts by producing symptoms such as runny nose, itchy eyes, a skin rash and in severe cases, anaphylaxis.

Diagnosing an egg allergy in an infant is really hit or miss and that is why it is very important to follow the 4 Day Wait Rule when introducing your baby to new foods! If you feel that your baby may have an egg allergy, you may want to begin an Allergy Elimination Diet to determine if the suspect is indeed an egg.

The 4 proteins that are allergens in eggs

A hen's egg white contains 4 proteins that are potential allergens:

• ovomucoid
• ovalbumin
• ovotransfferin and
• lysozyme

It is the protein ovalbumin, which is the major allergen and it makes up fifty percent of an egg white.

The yolk of a hen's egg also contains proteins however these proteins are seldom allergens. The proteins are:

• apovitellenins I
• apovitellenins VI
• phosvitin
  

When should I feed my baby egg yolks?

As mentioned, egg yolk allergy is very rare. If your family has a history of egg allergies, then it is best to wait until after 12 months old to introduce egg yolks. There are ways of preparing egg yolks so that the white is not eaten however it is possible that some of the egg white protein may still be on the yolk itself.

Can my baby eat baked goods with whole eggs in them?

Many pediatricians will say that using a whole egg in a baked good recipe (for the non-allergic baby/child) is fine for the infant who is between 8-9 months old.

If your baby has had any reactions to foods that you are sure of, it is probably best to use a substitute for eggs in the recipes.

Homemade Baby Food Recipes, Tips and News

Making your baby's food homemade gives you total control over what is put into your baby’s food; you know it's free of additives that a tiny tummy simply does not need! If your baby is prone to food allergies, Homemade Baby Food will help You ensure that no foods that are allergenic are hidden!

You take extra steps to ensure only high quality foods are selected for your baby. Do the commercial baby food companies put this much love and care into their jars?

All the tools you need to make homemade wholesome baby food are probably already in your kitchen.

Your baby is exposed to a greater variety of tastes and textures making the transition to table foods less stressful for your baby.

You feed your baby according to his/her needs and cues. As you are controlling the texture and ingredients of your baby's food, you know what foods are best suited for YOUR baby.

Healthy eating habits develop earlier as your involvement is dedicated to making only high quality, healthy baby foods and snacks. Your baby will benefit from these healthy eating habits long after that college diploma is in hand.

Extra benefit - You save money when you make homemade baby food! Not only in the cost of the actual homemade baby food, but in the nutrient ratio as well. You get more nutrients for you dollar and your baby gets more nutrients for his growing body!

Vomiting and Bowel Movement

Can breast milk be the cause of diarrhoea and vomiting in some babies

This is not true. Breast milk is the safest option. Some exclusively breastfed babies pass frequent watery motions - at times green or with mucus. Some of them vomit curds or milk off and on. This is no cause for concern if they are active and pass urine frequently. No treatment is required and breastfeeding should be continued. Sometimes normally thriving breastfed babies pass a motion as infrequently as once every three or five days. This does not mean that the baby is constipated unless the stool is hard (which is unlikely in an exclusively breastfed baby).

Do green motions mean that the baby is not getting enough milk

No, that is another myth. Again, the number of times the baby passes urine is an indicator of his good health or otherwise. If the baby is active and passes urine normally, the green motions are normal. The so called 'starvation stools' are seen in an emaciated starved child who passes traces of green mucus in place of stools.

Creamy Plum Popsicles (7 months+)

4 oz (1/2 cup) fresh plums, peeled, pitted and chopped
3 oz (1/3 cup) pureed peach
5 oz (2/3 cup)
drop vanilla essence

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.
Spoon into popsicle (lolly) moulds and freeze unitl firm.
If your baby is too young to handle popsicles, simply crush the frozen mixture in a bowl and serve with a spoon.

Baby Food Recipes

The best way to care your baby is to go extra miles for feeding and preparing the right recipes. As your baby grows, he needs extra nutrients to be supplied in his food. The food supplements for your babies also keep changing with each passing month. The healthy option to feed your toddlers the right kind of supplement is to give them home made baby food recipes.

But before you introduce any recipe to your baby, make it a point to consult your pediatrician for proper guidance. Some babies are allergic to particular types of food. Again, there are some kids who cannot tolerate the newly introduced supplementary food and they develop indigestion as a result of it. The pediatrician can provide you a complete chart containing the perfect supplementary diet menu for your kids according to his or her age.

Some of the best practiced baby food recipes include:

• Pumpkin baby food recipes
• Sweet potato baby food recipes
• Winter squash baby food recipes
• Avocado baby food recipes

Pumpkin baby food recipes:

Pumpkin is very high in Vitamin A, C and beta carotene. A baby who attains the age of 6 months can be fed pumpkin for better results. Plain pumpkin in pureed form or mixed with cereals, chicken and yogurts can be given to the kids for wonderful taste.

Sweet potato baby food recipes

The yams or sweet potatoes are very rich in Vitamin A, beta carotene and potassium. It is also very high in Vitamin E, potassium and carotene. The vegetable is held in esteem for a great first baby food all over world. It is full of nutrients and fiber, as well.

Apart from these, there are a lot of other nutritious recipes which can boost up the health and growth of your babies in the best way.

Solid Foods for Your 10-12 Month old Baby

Ten to Twelve (10-12) Months old Think about adding more texture and Baby Finger Foods to baby’s cuisine. Use the Chop or Blend selection on your Food Processsor or Blender; you may try to mash with a fork also!

CEREALS & GRAINS Pastas Wheat Cereals such as Wheetabix Bagels

FRUITS Berries Citrus Grapes* (cut in quarters or in a Baby Safe Feeder)

VEGGIES Artichokes Beets Corn Spinach Tomatoes (acidic, not necessarily an allergen!)

PROTEIN Whole Eggs (12 months) Fish (White Fish such as Cod and Haddock)

DAIRY Whole Milk (12 months) Stronger Cheddars Gouda Monterey Jack Muenster Provolone

PUMPKIN: (one cup - cooked)

VITAMINS:
Vitamin A - 12230 IU
Vitamin C - 11.5 mg
Vitamin K - 2.0
Folate (important during pregnancy) - 22 mcg
Niacin - 1.01 mg

MINERALS:
Potassium - 364 mg
Phosphorus - 74 mg
Magnesium - 22 mg
Calcium - 37 mg
Sodium - 2 mg
Iron - 1.40 mg
Also contains trace amounts of zinc, manganese and copper.

Foods Good to Mix With Pumpkin:

Apples
Bananas
Blueberries
Peaches
Carrots
Butternut or Acorn Squash
Sweet Potato
Brown Rice
Lentils
Chicken
Yogurt

Banana Pumpkin Smoothie

Ingredients:
1-cup milk or plain yogurt
2 tablespoons canned pumpkin
(or homemade puree pumpkin)
1 banana
dash of cinnamon (8+months old)

Directions:
Blend in blender until smooth and foamy.
Serve immediately.

Baked Pumpkin Slices (8-10 months)

• halve a sugar pumpkin then cut into slices as you would a melon

• pat slices with a wee bit of butter (or olive oil if you prefer) then place slices on a greased (olive oil) baking sheet and sprinkle lightly with water

• drizzle with pure maple syrup or sprinkle slices with brown sugar (if desired) and then sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg and a pinch of ginger.

• We like to mix these spices together first for an even mix so that no one spice overpowers the other.

Pumpkin, Banana & Peaches (6-8 months)

½ cup pumpkin puree (fresh or canned)
1 pear, peeled & cored & diced
1peach – peeled, pitted & diced

Combine all food (steam pear and peach together if need be and mash or puree if needed.

How do I cook a Pumpkin?

Pumpkins may be poached, boiled, steamed or baked. Please be aware that Pumpkins tend to loose their nutritive value with prolonged cooking. Baking pumpkins for homemade baby food will ensure the most nutrients are retained for your baby. A Pumpkin must be cooked immediately after you have cut it open or you will find a brownish-blackish mold begin to immediately set into the flesh.

Once cooked, Pumpkin should be used and/or chilled immediately. If you will not be using the cooked pumpkin immediately, store it either pureed or in the cooked chunks, in the freezer. it does freeze well! The cooked pumpkin will turn a brownish orange so don't be alarmed when you peak into the bowl and find that colour.

Baking pumpkins, like many other fruits/squashes may be the best choice of cooking for optimal flavor and nutrient retention!

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