{"id":2626,"date":"2026-06-05T17:44:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T09:44:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/?p=2626"},"modified":"2026-06-05T17:48:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T09:48:27","slug":"food-allergies-in-children-malaysia-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/food-allergies-in-children-malaysia-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Food allergies in children: Causes, symptoms, and how to manage them safely"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW62532142 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62532142 BCX0\">With expert insights from Dr Liew Woei Kang, Senior Consultant\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW62532142 BCX0\">Paediatrician<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62532142 BCX0\">, Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW62532142 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW233374977 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233374977 BCX0\">Your baby tries\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW233374977 BCX0\">egg<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233374977 BCX0\">\u00a0for the first time, a tiny bite, then red patches appear. Cue panic, Google searches, and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW233374977 BCX0\">calls to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233374977 BCX0\"> your mom for advice. Sound familiar? Food allergies in children may seem alarming, but not every reaction means your child is allergic. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233374977 BCX0\">Here\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233374977 BCX0\">\u00a0how to tell\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233374977 BCX0\">what\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233374977 BCX0\">\u00a0real,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233374977 BCX0\">what\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233374977 BCX0\">\u00a0not, and how to keep mealtimes calm and safe.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW233374977 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 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href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/food-allergies-in-children-malaysia-guide\/#Common_allergy_causes_among_children\" >Common allergy causes among children<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/food-allergies-in-children-malaysia-guide\/#How_do_doctors_confirm_an_allergy\" >How do doctors confirm an allergy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/food-allergies-in-children-malaysia-guide\/#How_to_treat_and_manage_allergies_in_children\" >How to treat and manage allergies in children<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/food-allergies-in-children-malaysia-guide\/#Early_exposure_is_your_secret_weapon\" >Early exposure is your secret weapon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/food-allergies-in-children-malaysia-guide\/#Beyond_food_the_skin_and_gut_connection\" >Beyond food: the skin and gut connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/food-allergies-in-children-malaysia-guide\/#Can_we_prevent_food_allergies_altogether\" >Can we prevent food allergies altogether?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_food_allergies_in_children_look_like\"><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW260213522 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260213522 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">What do food allergies in children look like?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW260213522 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s\u00a0when your child\u2019s immune system throws a tantrum over something harmless like milk or peanuts and treats it like an invader. Even a crumb can trigger a reaction.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Common signs include:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rashes or hives that pop up suddenly<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Swelling around the lips or eyes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vomiting, tummy cramps, or diarrhea<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Coughing, wheezing, or breathing difficulty<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If symptoms get severe, such as difficulty breathing, it can lead to\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">anaphylaxis<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a medical emergency that needs adrenaline right away.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"But_not_every_reaction_means_an_allergy\"><\/span>But not every reaction means an allergy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2628\" src=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/children-tummy-ache-and-flush-in-face.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/children-tummy-ache-and-flush-in-face.png 2048w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/children-tummy-ache-and-flush-in-face-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/children-tummy-ache-and-flush-in-face-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/children-tummy-ache-and-flush-in-face-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/children-tummy-ache-and-flush-in-face-1536x768.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not all food reactions are allergies. Some are <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">intolerances<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which means the body just\u00a0can\u2019t\u00a0digest or process certain ingredients well.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Milk making tummies gassy?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Probably lactose\u00a0intolerance, not an allergy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cheese or wine causing flushing?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0That\u2019s\u00a0histamine sensitivity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reactions to colorings or preservatives?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Think\u00a0food additive sensitivity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They can be annoying, yes, but not dangerous or immune-related.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_allergy_causes_among_children\"><\/span>Common allergy causes among children<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2629\" src=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/food-allergy-in-children-egg-milk-peanut-seafo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/food-allergy-in-children-egg-milk-peanut-seafo.png 2048w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/food-allergy-in-children-egg-milk-peanut-seafo-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/food-allergy-in-children-egg-milk-peanut-seafo-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/food-allergy-in-children-egg-milk-peanut-seafo-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/food-allergy-in-children-egg-milk-peanut-seafo-1536x768.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr Liew says the top allergens among kids are:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\ud83e\udd5b\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cow\u2019s milk and soy, <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">especially for infants<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\ud83c\udf73\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eggs,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0one of the most common triggers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\ud83e\udd5c\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Peanuts,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0can cause serious reactions like anaphylaxis<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\ud83c\udf3e\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wheat and seafood,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0less common, but still possible<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Around\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6\u20138% of children<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> have food allergies, compared to just 1\u20132% of adults. So if your baby\u2019s skin flares up after a new pur\u00e9e, it is more common than you think.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_doctors_confirm_an_allergy\"><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW106203001 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106203001 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">How do doctors confirm an allergy<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2630\" src=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/allergy-test.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/allergy-test.png 2048w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/allergy-test-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/allergy-test-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/allergy-test-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/allergy-test-1536x768.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Skip the online \u201ctests\u201d and guesswork. The only proven ways to diagnose food allergies are:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2705\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Skin prick tests<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0small amounts\u00a0of allergens are placed on your child\u2019s skin<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2705\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Specific IgE blood tests<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0measure antibodies that react to certain foods<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unproven methods like hair or \u201cfood IgG\u201d testing can lead to unnecessary food restrictions and stressed-out parents. Always check with a qualified pediatric allergist.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_treat_and_manage_allergies_in_children\"><\/span>How to treat and manage allergies in children<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your child has a confirmed allergy, there is no need to panic. Some ways to prepare for the next unexpected reaction include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avoiding the trigger food<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and double-check all labels<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Having an anaphylaxis action plan<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and keep your adrenaline pen handy<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Telling caregivers and teachers<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0so\u00a0everyone\u2019s\u00a0on the same page<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Managing eczema or asthma<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which often come\u00a0hand-in-hand\u00a0with allergies<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Good news is that many children outgrow food allergies. For example, kids allergic to egg or milk might tolerate them once baked into muffins or pancakes. But always do this safely and under a doctor\u2019s advice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_exposure_is_your_secret_weapon\"><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW226288100 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW226288100 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Early exposure is your secret weapon<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2631\" src=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/baby-eating.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/baby-eating.png 2048w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/baby-eating-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/baby-eating-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/baby-eating-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/baby-eating-1536x768.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once upon a time, parents were told to delay giving\u00a0babies\u00a0eggs or peanuts. Now, science\u00a0says\u00a0the opposite.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The famous\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LEAP (Learning Early About Peanut Allergy) study<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0showed that early introduction of peanut-containing foods, around 6 months old, can help prevent peanut allergies from developing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0be afraid of those early food adventures, just do them safely, one new food at a time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beyond_food_the_skin_and_gut_connection\"><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW30904242 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30904242 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Beyond food: the skin and gut connection<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr\u00a0Liew\u00a0explains that allergies\u00a0aren\u2019t\u00a0just about what\u00a0goes in your child\u2019s mouth. The\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">skin barrier<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">gut microbiome<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0play a huge role too.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Babies born via\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">C-section<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or given early\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">antibiotics<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0might have fewer \u201cgood\u201d gut bacteria<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Healthy skin care with mild cleansers and proper hydration helps prevent eczema flare-ups<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over-sterilising the home can actually increase allergy risks, let kids get a little messy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_we_prevent_food_allergies_altogether\"><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW34379686 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34379686 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Can we prevent food allergies altogether?<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2632\" src=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/breastfeeding.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/breastfeeding.png 2048w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/breastfeeding-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/breastfeeding-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/breastfeeding-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/breastfeeding-1536x768.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While there is no magical cure, here are some things that help:<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\ud83c\udf7c\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Breastfeed<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for 4\u20136 months if possible<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\ud83e\udd5c\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Introduce allergenic foods early<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, not late<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\ud83e\uddf4\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep skin healthy<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, especially if your child has eczema<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\ud83d\udc8a\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avoid unnecessary antibiotics<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and keep gut health strong<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Food allergies can be scary, but knowledge and preparation make all the difference. Know the signs, have an action plan, and work closely with your child\u2019s doctor. With the right approach, most children outgrow their\u00a0allergies\u00a0and you can finally enjoy mealtime without fear.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2633\" src=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-Banner.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-Banner.png 1200w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-Banner-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-Banner-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-Banner-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With expert insights from Dr Liew Woei Kang, Senior Consultant\u00a0Paediatrician, Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital\u00a0 Your baby tries\u00a0egg\u00a0for the first time,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":2634,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[33,34,35],"class_list":["post-2626","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-protection-finance","tag-1-3-years-old","tag-4-6-years-old","tag-6-12-years-old"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2626","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2626"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2626\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2637,"href":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2626\/revisions\/2637"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2634"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2626"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2626"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2626"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}