Welcome to month 10 of your little one's life! This month we're tackling issues with food allergies, as well as the next stage of the weaning journey...
You and your baby
Month 10 news
Watching your baby pull themselves into a standing position is probably a very familiar sight by now! They are also beginning to understand the word 'no' – even if they sometimes ignore it! But all is forgiven when they begin to chatter, which is happening more and more frequently, with some grown-up words creeping in every now and again...
The Expert View
As your baby tries more and more foods, you may experience some allergies. These can be hard to identify at first – is baby unhappy because they are having a reaction, or because they don't like a new food? The symptoms can be expertly varied, but always look out for: a rash, runny nose, or more seriously, swelling on the face or breathing difficulties. If you think your little one has an allergy, contact your healthcare professional.
...New food isn't all doom and gloom though! Once they've mastered the mash, it's time for your baby to move on to chopped up food! Good 'finger foods' include toast and fruit – and we've compiled some great, healthy recipes here. Your little one probably needs a little less milk nowadays – and they might even be moving on to feeding themselves with a spoon!
Your baby can start to eat what you do - but for now avoid shellfish, pâté and honey. And don't forget to stay away from salty and sugary food and drinks too!
Don't worry if your baby gets a nappy rash whilst teething, this is totally normal. You can beat the rash by giving baby as much nappy-free time as possible!
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Get some expert help
You can talk about allergies or anything else that's on your mind with expert mums. Our Careline team are available 24/7 via our live chat, by phone and by email. Remember, we're always on hand to help.
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