DS2 is 6 months old, and we have been weaning for about a fortnight. We are doing a mixture of purées and finger foods, and started with fruit and veg. This week I tried him with baby porridge for breakfast - I bought a box of Heinz baby porridge, purely because it can be made up with water as it contains milk powder, and we are going camping next week, so I thought it would be easier than mixing with milk. The first three times he had it, be was fine. The 4th time he had it, he developed itchy hives all over his face, but I thought it was a reaction to the baby wipe. But the 5th time, he developed hives over his face, chest, back, arms and legs, he was very itchy and distressed. It happened almost instantly, and went away after about 30 mins, without any treatment.
I saw the GP the same day, and showed her the photos - we are being referred to the local allergy clinic. The porridge contained oats, milk powder and whey powder (from milk), and malt extract from barley.
The GP thinks oats would be the most likely problem, as although he is breastfed he has had formula on 3 occasions with no problem. She has suggested avoiding all cereals except rice, which I know he is ok with as he's had rice cakes, and being cautious over introducing dairy until I have been seen. Does that sound reasonable advice? Has anyone come across an oat allergy? Or is it possible he's developed a CMP allergy, despite being ok in the past?
Also, I think it will be several weeks before we are seen, and I'm keen to move forward with weaning beyond fruit and veg. he is so keen to try new things, he keeps trying to grab food off my plate - to be honest, he would have been great at BLW if we'd decided to go along that route! - but I'm scared to let him have anything in case of another reaction. How would you move forward with weaning while waiting for the referral? Would you introduce eggs, meat, fish, pulses? Grains other than oats?
Thanks for any advice.
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6 month old hives after porridge
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SpanielFace · 21/07/2016 21:33
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