Solids & Gluten Intolerance...
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Topic: Solids & Gluten Intolerance...
Posted By: kmarie
Subject: Solids & Gluten Intolerance...
Date Posted: 02 May 2009 at 10:46pm
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I'm dairy and gluten intolerant myself, and Bethany so far seems to have taken to things a lot like I did as a baby. That being the case, I'm hesitant to start her on any of those things, not because I think she'll develop an allergy, but because I don't want her to have the same probs as me (for me it was a slow build up in the early years until suddenly my body couldn't handle it).
Long story short, looking at all the watties options for stage 2, it seems that now is the time to introduce dairy products and pasta/cereal etc. Is there anyone else out there who has avoided these options for their baby based on a history of allergies? If so, what did you try instead? At what point did (or will) you risk trying them? Also, any tips on how & when best to approach introducing dairy/gluten food groups in light of a history of allergies would be much appreciated! Thanks  ------------- 
twins in heaven Oct07 Is 40:11 "He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart." |
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Posted By: Chickoin
Date Posted: 03 May 2009 at 1:53am
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I don't have any advice sorry Kristy. But I have been advised by our GP in NZ to keep Jody off dairy until at least a year old given that she has a family history of allergies and she is excema-y.
I haven't actually thought much about the next stage in food! I figure she will be having fruit and vege for quite a while, then some meat (but not fish due to family allergy). I am hoping to BF until she is at least a year old. After a year I plan to very slowly introduce dairy. My sister and I also developed allergies like you did, like we were born with a 'limit' of how much we could have. -------------   
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Posted By: first
Date Posted: 03 May 2009 at 9:44am
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My boy doesn't have gluten but we buy him specail pasta and bread so that he can still eat these things. I have always cooked all his meals so don't really have a problem with finding things for him to eat.
I have no suggestions about the dairy thing but you could ring plunket and ask to be refered to a dietician for Bethany. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 03 May 2009 at 11:14am
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kmarie I have coeliacs disease so am on a lifelong gluten free diet too. When I spoke to the gastroenterologist and dietician about Michaela I was told to keep her off gluten until 12mo and that it would be best if she was still having breast milk when gluten is introduced. If I was in your shoes I simply wouldn't introduce them until she's older and when you do introduce them make sure you leave a decent gap between introducing each allergen (5days+) so if she does react you can identify exactly what she's reacting to. I'm pretty sure even plunket recommend that when there's a known allergy in the family to wait until the child is older (12mo+ for most things but 3yo+ for peanuts). I found it very easy to keep M on a GF diet. I eat GF anyway so know what she can have. I did have to watch for her grabbing other childrens rusks tho and always made sure I had a good supply of corn cruskits as the GF alternative which I found the other babies wanted too. She never moved onto the baby porridge or baby muesli but was happy on the baby rice anyway. I was also grateful that the labelling on baby foods is very good plus I used the MFD site to quickly identify what she could eat. Go to http://www.mfd.co.nz/ - http://www.mfd.co.nz/ and click on GLUTEN FREE then INFANT FORMULAE AND FOODS. -------------  
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Posted By: Andie
Date Posted: 03 May 2009 at 3:39pm
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My daughter was allergen-free until after she was a year old (and had had a skin prick test) and I will do the same with my son when he starts solids. It's much easier if you're making your own baby food, and just stick to fruits, veges, meat. Add lots of carbo-liscious vegies to make up for the lack of breads, pasta, etc, or but you can always serve some of your own GF pastas and breads. The advice given to us (we knew Ella was highly dairy-allergic before starting solids) was no allergens until further tests, and to leave that until after a year old. It was a PITA but very do-able as well. Being GF and dairy-free yourself you'll already know all about label-reading and what's out there that's 'OK', so you've already won half the battle! ------------- Andie |
Posted By: kmarie
Date Posted: 03 May 2009 at 5:52pm
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Thanks guys that's really helpful! It's good to know what I've been doing so far seems like a good idea. Bethany's loving corn cruskits since I started her on them earlier this week, and I make sure she gets a range of carb vegs when I make her meals. Ta heaps for the link mrsmojo!
First is there a reason why you keep your lil man off gluten? Just curious is all  -------------
twins in heaven Oct07 Is 40:11 "He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart." |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 03 May 2009 at 7:14pm
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Remember that in the case of intolerances, she will not show these up on a blood test until she has had enough in her system to trigger the antibodies for that. What I have read of gluten intolerance in the family suggests that introducing it should not be delayed beyond the 6-8month mark but your GP would be the best person to ask for up to date advice. Introducing gluten and dairy at separate times sounds like a good idea though.
(PS I am also gluten intolerant, none of the girls are at this stage though.) -------------  |
Posted By: mountaingoat
Date Posted: 04 May 2009 at 2:02pm
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It might be an idea to talk to your GP and/or plunket nurse. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: tishy
Date Posted: 04 May 2009 at 2:22pm
You can try but from what I've experienced you have to be lucky to get the right doctor/nurse to talk to. I had to be dairy & gluten free for my girls when I was BFing them. Thankfully Aoife has outgrown her intolerances but Eimear still reacts to both dairy and wheat. Every medical professional (incl the NICU Paed we were under for the first year) has used the line 'just wait and see, try to introduce it when she's older. Most kids grow out of these things by <insert random age> " Am I bitter* much? Yes I am
One GP sent me off for the RAST test, which came back negative, and she has no more suggestions for me from there. Up until now I've been happy to wait and see but I think my waiting time is over so will be insisting on some action when I go to the doctor to get the girls 15 month imms
ETA: Bitter is probably the wrong word, frustrated is better 
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mountaingoat wrote:Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 04 May 2009 at 3:24pm
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Tishy, you should ask for a referral to the specialist. Dr John Wyeth (from Bowen Hospital) does some work through the Wellington Public Hospital too (so it's free) and he is excellent. -------------
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Posted By: tishy
Date Posted: 04 May 2009 at 4:13pm
Awesome Mrs Mojo, thanks!  See random whinging and moaning does have some benefits 
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Posted By: crakars
Date Posted: 05 May 2009 at 11:43am
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Great to hear some of these ideas as my DD is gluten intolerant and thinking back it could have been to do with introducing it too soon - i will be careful with DS - and cruskits - great idea never thought of them! -------------  http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: tishy
Date Posted: 05 May 2009 at 11:55am
| Orgran do 'Crispibites' which are gluten free mini 'cruskits'. These perfect size for little hands and the girls love them. |