Hello doc, my baby is 6 months old. I am giving her both rice and wheat cereal. I am seeing some rashes on her right cheek. Earlier she used to have rashes . Is this food allergy? Should I discount ue wheat cereal and give only rice. She does not like gerber cereal.
Hi! Thank you for consulting with Chat Doctor ! Is the rashes just on her right cheek? Have you noticed rashes on other parts of her body? Babies have very sensitive skin. It can be that she always sleeps on the right side and this part of the face is always in contact with the bedsheet or the cloth where she sleeps. It is best to avoid strong scents like perfumes, lotions and powder for both babies and caregivers. Also, when you start feeding the baby, introduce food one at a time. Give one kind of food for 3 days before introducing a new food to her. In that way you can observe if she has any reaction to that particular food. For example give wheat cereals for 3 days. Observe if she has a reaction like rashes, swollen eyes or in worst cases difficulty of breathing. If none, you may give mashed vegetable like potato for the next 3 days. Again observe for a reaction. If none, then you know she can eat wheat cereals and potato. Then again you can add another kind. Hope I was able to answer your question. Have a good day! Sincerely, Handle Dulay-See, M.D. Pediatrics