ALLERGIC reactions can be terrifying for parents, especially if it’s the first time your little one has had one.
Former Made In Chelsea star Binky Felstead last night revealed that this is exactly what happened to her little boy Wolfie.
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The mum-of-two shared pictures on Instagram of her one-year-old with a swollen eye – as a result of the reaction to sesame.
“Blimey, looking forward to a new week,” Binky wrote. “What with Pedro being hit by a van, now Wolfie being rushed off in an ambulance to a bad reaction to what we think is sesame.
“All very quickly he started to get incredibly uncomfortable and was continuously rubbing his face and getting upset.
“He went bright red all over his face & hands and white little spots appeared shortly before his eye, lips & tongue started to swell.
“We left the restaurant immediately & drove to the nearest pharmacist who said to call 999, which we did.”
Her baby was then given a “small adrenaline shot” for “anaphylaxis shock”.
Little Wolfie has now been discharged and is at home recovering.
But if you’re worried about allergies in your little one – then there are things you can look out for.
The NHS says that allergic reactions usually happen quickly and within a few minutes of exposure to an allergen.
Medics state the six signs you need to watch out for in your baby are:
- Sneezing
- A runny or blocked nose
- Red, itchy or watery eyes
- Wheezing and coughing
- A red, itchy rash
- Worsening asthma or eczema symptoms
In most cases, allergic reactions are mild but they can cause anaphylaxis – which is a medical emergency.
However – if this occurs, you might be tempted to cut out food groups, which is something doctors say is a no go.
Guidance states: “Do not be tempted to experiment by cutting out a major food, such as milk, because this could lead to your child not getting the nutrients they need.
“Talk to your health visitor or GP, who may refer you to a registered dietitian.”
Most people start to introduce solid foods to baby when they are around six months old.
It is important to note that this can trigger allergic reactions, so you should introduce them in very small amounts so that you can spot adversity to food and drink.
Many people now opt for baby led weaning which involves giving them finger foods and letting them feed themselves – rather than spoon feeding.
This can be scary as some foods prove more of a choking hazard than others.
Experts atTiny Hearts Educationsay there is a simple test you can do that will help food go down easily.
The first aiders said the ‘squish test’ is easy: essentially, if the food squishes down, it’s more likely to be safe for your child.
“The pressure of your pointer finger mimics your little one’s toothless gums.
“So if it can be squished down it’s likely to be safe to give.
“If it doesn’t squish then it needs to be modified before being given,” they explained.