Management of Food Allergies

Wait until 12 months before trying these foods.

• Egg whites
• Fish
• Chocolate
• Citrus fruits and juices
• Cow's milk (low-fat or skim milk can be tried at 2 years)
• Strawberries

Your baby may have allergies if you notice these things.

• Hives
• Eczema
• Skin rash
• Diarrhea
• Gassiness

Stop feeding your baby the new food. Try it again in 2 to 3 weeks. If symptoms return, call your doctor or nurse practitioner to get help.

Adapted from Healthy Steps. Edited and Compiled by the Center for Promotion of Child Development Through Primary Care 2011