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One of the most common food allergies when it comes to toddlers is  the one triggered by cow’s milk. This type of allergy may be related to a severe reaction to milk proteins or lactose intolerance. A toddler suffering from milk allergy will experience vomiting and diarrhea. Because milk is a vital food in the case of a toddler, you will have to search for proper substitutes that may support your child’s healthy growth. You will have to look for substitutes that can provide the same precious nutrients as cow milk does but without a reactive nature. For instance, you may turn to soymilk or even goat’s milk or you may ask for professional advice coming from an allergist. In order to understand all the risks that are usually implied by a cow milk allergy in your toddler, you will have to do your best and learn all the names that are used in order to nominate the presence of cow milk in dairy foods. For instance, whey, lactalbulmin, casein, albumin and lactose are among the most common names used for cow milk. Also, if your toddler has an allergy to soy too, you should know that soy may go for lecithin or Soya. Keep in mind that nowadays, the available labeling can be really misleading when it comes to finding out the exact ingredients of a particular food. Honey, eggs and fish are other foods that can trigger an allergy in a toddler. The main reason why this may happen is that they are to be regarded as potential sources of botulism. Also, a common problem appears in the case of all the vaccines that have been grown in eggs because, if a toddler who is allergic to eggs receives such a vaccine, he will develop allergy symptoms. When your toddler is allergic to eggs, you will have to eliminate pasta made with eggs from his diet. Also, you will have to pay attention to biscuits and cookies because these foods too can be made with eggs. Keep in mind that it is paramount to keep a list of all the dangerous ingredients in the foods that are commercially produced and packaged. Also, a wide range of nuts (from almonds to peanuts) and nuts based foods must be avoided till after your child’ toddler stage because they can trigger severe allergic reactions when it comes to a child less than 2 years of age. Strawberries may give a typical anaphylactic response in a toddler, a response that includes the severe swelling of mouth and throat thus leading to serious airway problems in the toddler. Most pediatricians are keen on recommending the total avoidance of strawberries until the child is at least 1 year old in order to avoid any possible allergic reactions. Wheat is another common allergen in the case of the toddlers and, once you find out that your toddler is allergic to wheat and its gluten, you will have to start looking for foods that are gluten free. Usually, a toddler food effects will range from some mild skin irritations to the most dangerous anaphylactic shock. Photo - Flickr, http://www.flickr.com/photos/jessicafm/2316077535/
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