Egg Allergy Resources
Egg Allergy
What is Egg Allergy?
Egg allergy is one of the most common food allergies in babies and young children. It occurs when the immune system mistakenly identifies proteins in eggs as harmful and triggers an allergic reaction. Symptoms can vary from mild and moderate to severe, including some infants who have anaphylaxis to egg.
Recognising the symptoms of Egg Allergy
Recognising and managing egg allergy symptoms in infants is crucial for your baby’s health and development.
Babies with eczema are at an increased risk of developing an egg allergy. Additionally, having another food allergy, such as to cow’s milk, or a family history of allergies can also increase the likelihood. Reactions are usually triggered by the proteins in the egg white.
As an expert food allergy dietitian, I will ensure your baby gets the support they need.
What Should I Do If My Child Reacts on the Egg Ladder?
You’ve started the Egg Ladder, things seem to be going well, and then your child develops a rash, has a change in their poo, vomits or simply doesn’t seem quite right. Was it the egg? Should you stop? Can you go back to the previous step? And how long should you wait...
Egg Allergy in Babies: Symptoms, Reactions and What to Do Next
If your baby develops a rash, swelling, vomiting or seems unwell after eating egg, it can be really worrying. Egg allergy is one of the most common food allergies in babies and young children, and it often becomes apparent when egg is introduced for the first time. In...