![]() ![]() Take her to the seafood counter at the supermarket, put the prepared fish on a serving dish and add a few small portions to her plate. In the meantime, keep introducing (and re-introducing) your child to fish. (Remember - there are plenty of adults who turn up their nose at fish, too.) Children may need to be exposed to a new food an average of 10 to 15 times before they finally accept it. If your child hasn’t taken to fish like, say, a fish to water, don’t give up. If you have questions, or a family history of food allergies, talk to your doctor before offering your child fish. For this reason, it's best to only introduce one high allergen food at a time so you can easily identify what the allergen might be, if there is a reaction.Īlways call your doctor right away if your child experiences symptoms of an allergic reaction. An allergic reaction may be more severe or possibly life-threatening (called anaphylaxis) if multiple areas of the body are affected. In the rare event that your child shows signs of a life-threatening allergic reaction like trouble breathing or swallowing, call 911 right away. Keep in mind that some children have delayed reactions and may not show these signs for up to three days.
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