Question

My 5 month old has eczema - should he avoid anything when weaning? He is totally breast fed at the moment.

Answer

I completely understand how you may be confused about what foods to introduce when weaning your little one. Do remember that the Department of Health recommends exclusive breast feeding for the first six months of your baby's life. All babies are different and develop at different rates. Your baby may start to show signs they are ready for weaning earlier than six months. If this is the case and you think your baby may be ready to start solids, speak to your Healthcare Professional who will be able to advise you. Babies under 17 weeks should not be given solid foods.

 

As eczema is an allergic condition, it may be related to other allergies including food allergies. Before weaning your little one, I would advise speaking to your healthcare professional who can advise you on how to introduce foods and check for allergies. As with any babies, it's best to wean one food at a time and leave it a few days between introducing different allergens.

 

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