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[quote=Anonymous]It is not too early to be tested. Push your ped on this. Call the Institute for Allergy and Asthma (not sure if that's the exact name, but something like that), and get in with Dr Economides. We had both kids tested at 9 months and again around 15 months. They did a food challenge in office with my older kud around 18-24 months (can't remember exactly when). There's no reason you can't test. These drs know their stuff and are great.

I'm guessing it was a reaction to strawberies, which can cause reactions. Probably the freeze dried ones are more condensed than fresh and more likely to cause a reaction. It's odd that she's been fine before but not unheard of. Allergies can start up at any time, and sometimes the first reaction is much milder, so maybe you didn't notice it. It's also possible it was an irritation and nit a fully allergic reaction -- hard to tell from your post.

Avoid strawberries but no need to freak out. If there are any common allergens she hasn't tried yet (particularly nuts or peanuts), watch very closely when you give them and give a small bit the first time (and at this age, just nut butters - not whole nuts for choking reasons).[/quote]

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