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Oatmeal Allergies in Children

According to BabyCenter.com, about 6 percent of all children have some type of food allergy. Some children will outgrow food allergies during their childhood.

  1. Time Frame

    • A child may eat a food item, such as Oatmeal, several times without any reaction. Then, once his body can no longer tolerate the food item, an allergic reaction may occur. Allergic reactions typically occur within two hours of eating an allergen.

    Symptoms

    • Symptoms of a food allergy may include any of the following: eczema, rash, swelling, problems breathing, vomiting and diarrhea.

    Considerations

    • The most common food allergens are nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish and shellfish. Oat allergies are rare.

    Identification

    • According to AllAllergy.net, oats may be contaminated with wheat products during the growing and cultivating process. Some allergic reactions may be attributed to the wheat contamination rather than the oats themselves.

    Prevention/Solution

    • To prevent allergic reactions, eliminate suspected food allergens from the child's diet. Over-the-counter antihistamines may be given to alleviate symptoms of a minor allergic reaction.

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