Food allergies are a common problem amongst babies alike.

There are many possible reasons for food allergies. Your infant could be allergic to cow's milk or your child could be having some problems dealing with solids when you're trying to wean him/her.

Causes for food allergies:

· Introduction of allergenic solids in baby's diet before four months of age

· Allergy towards cow's milk

· Allergy towards other foods like dairy products, fish, nuts, or wheat

· Heredity

· Enzyme deficiency which causes lactose intolerance

· In rare cases, a serious undetected illness or condition

First, try to eliminate the following products from your infant's diet.

· Dairy products

· Soy

· Egg (or at least white of egg)

· Wheat

· Peanuts

· Tree nuts

· Citrus fruits

· All types of food additives (reduce introduction of canned, packaged or ready-to-eat food)

· Shellfish