Common Child Food Allergy Triggers Some certain foods tend to
trigger food allergies in children. Don’t get carried away and
feed your baby new foods too quickly or feed foods that are
known allergens until your baby reaches age 1. A baby’s immature
immune system is more likely to react to allergens. Because
these foods typically cause problems with children less than 1
year of age, wait until your kid is older than 1 year old to
consider trying any of these items: Cow’s milk: Many children
have allergy problems with cow’s milk. If you discover an
allergy with cow’s milk, try a soymilk substitute. Eggs: If eggs
present an allergy, you can use egg substitutes that are on your
grocery store shelf. Gluten and wheat: Gluten is a protein found
in grains, especially wheat. Children that have gluten allergies
must avoid all products with wheat. Peanuts: Peanuts aren’t true
nuts — they’re actually legumes from the pea and bean family.
Children with allergies to peanuts can be very sensitive to
foods with even tiny am