sypmtoms of allergies in LO's?

[badbadsb]

What are the symptoms of allergies in toddlers? I think my youngest my have allergies, but I am not quite sure. I have read up on it a little, but tbh neither of my other two boys have allergies, so I am not sure what to look for. TIA

[KatieLou]

What kind of allergies are you talking about? food allergies? sesaonal/enviornmental allergies?

[badbadsb]

Thats the problem, Im not really sure. Most likely food and enviromental. It is more of a feeling I have then anything that there may be allergies involved. He has the clear runny nose, alot. He has the softer BM's. He has a reddish ring around his little bottom that I think I read here is a sign of allergies.

I am really uneducated about allergies at all, so I am hoping I can get a little help here before I go to the Dr.

[HammBugga]

I think the red ring could be a sign but then again, all of those could also be a sign of a virus. Do you notice it happens after he eats a particular thing? Have you talked to his pediatrician about it and if so, what did they say?

[badbadsb]

The red ring seems to be sticking around, but he has had a virus. I havent noticed if these symtoms are more noticeable after any particular food, but I have been watching. I havent talked to his pedi. yet because I really just started thinking it may be allergies this weeked after talking with hubby.

[KatieLou]

Yes the red ring can be a sign of food allergies. How old is the baby?
http://www.kellymom.com/babyconcerns/food-sensitivity.html#signs


First thing I would do is talk to the pedi.

[badbadsb]

He is 21 months old. Should I just call them and tell them I have concerns about allergies? I always feel silly calling with questions, especially since I am going more off of a hunch then anything.

[badbadsb]

Thanks for the link Katie Lou. Of the listed symptoms he has exhibited these ones....

eczema, sore bottom, dry skin-especially on his legs, congestion or cold-like symptoms. He also has the softer stools.

[HammBugga]

You should call the ped and tell them you suspect allergies. I should warn you though, I told my ped that and she blew me off and I had to push the issue to get testing. My DS was allergic to what I thought it was... mold.

[badbadsb]

What kind of testing is it that they do? Will they test for all types seeings how I dont really have any idea what could be the culprit?

[HammBugga]

They can do a blood test or a skin allergy test. I had them do the skin test because I was pretty sure I knew what the allergy was.

[badbadsb]

Ok, well I will call his Dr to set an appointment. Thanks. :)

[PiccoloRose]

Depending on how young your DC is and who your doctor is, it might be hard to get allergy testing. We know DD (who is 3) has multiple allergies, and I can tell you what nearly every one of them is. However, neither of her doctors wants to do a scratch test on her because they said they don't want to cause her a lot of discomfort from having multiple reactions, and neither will do the blood testing until she is 5 because they say that the blood tests don't always show as much in children much younger than that.

Every single one of her allergies that we have identified (and it is pretty obvious with her) is in her chart at both doctors, and those are the things they will be paying special attention to when they do blood testing in 2 years.

In the meantime, both have submitted forms to the health department for DD's vax exemption, and we know most of what to keep her away from, and don't have nearly as many accidents with things now, although we do sometimes find something new.

Definitely call your doc, but be prepared that they might not want to wait until your little one is a little older. Discuss your concerns, the allergies that you suspect, and your options. You need to keep an eye out for possible triggers, and try to avoid those.