Your baby’s skin is sensitive. Learn how to prevent allergies and rashes with the following tips.
Read Up on Common Allergens
Pollen, molds, dust mites, animal dander, and venom from insect stings are just some of the more common types of allergens that babies come in contact with. Knowing about them can help you avoid situations that will expose your child to any of these allergens. If contact does happen, you’ll know enough to deal with the problem to keep the situation from getting worse while you seek out a doctor for treatment.
Note the Medical History
There’s also genetics at work, with the medical history of both parents affecting the way a child reacts to particular allergens. If either parent is allergic to strawberries or bananas, for instance, then the child will likely demonstrate the same allergic reaction as well. The risk increases even further if both parents have the same allergies.
Get Testing Done
Take the guesswork out of the situation. Find out which allergens affect your child, go through pediatric allergy testing. Look up healthcare facilities that offer this service and schedule one for your baby. Having a clear idea of what your child is allergic to will make it easier for you to take measures to protect from possible exposure to certain allergies. In some cases, allergies can be fatal. Getting the test done is one way to keep your baby from suffering discomfort and severe health complications.
Pay Attention to the Signs
Be vigilant. It may sound a bit paranoid but paying attention to the littlest reactions of your baby can tell you whether child is allergic to something or not. Be careful of what you expose to when you go outside for visits to the doctor.
Limit Access
It’s far easier to work out what child is allergic to when you limit access to your child. For instance, keep the windows in the baby’s room closed during the pollen season. Eliminate clutter along with dust and dirt inside the house. Keep contact with people brief and remind them to wash their hands before they hold the baby.
Talk to your child’s doctor and ask about safe as well as effective medicine that you can use to prevent allergies or alleviate allergic reactions in your baby.
Aside from pediatric allergy testing, Pediatrix offers other healthcare services that can help you take better care of your child’s allergies. Request an appointment today.
