Re: 7 month old with eczema around mouth the worst

Hello,

The fruit and vegetable choices that you selected for your son's diet are actually excellent for good immune health. The key with eczema babies is introduction time. If we introduced a certain fruit or vegetable too soon into the diets of my nieces, an eczema reaction would occur. This, however, did not prevent us from re-introducing the fruit or vegetable later in the development stage (as I stated in my previous message to you). I just want to make that point clear. It's not that your food choices were terrible; it's simply a matter of slower introduction time. You didn't have to worry with this concern with your other children; therefore, it is only natural that you wouldn't see this as an issue. You've demonstrated, to me, excellent nutritional values for your children (to be applauded). The key with eczema babies is establishing a good balance. This is why I suggested 3 days to a week trial period with each new food introduction. We didn't introduce meats into the girls diets until much later as well; therefore, I agree with your position of entry time regarding meats.

Regarding the cereals, I agree with your choice not to add this item to your son's diet for the same reason (constipation). The alternative that worked consistently for all three of my nieces has been oatmeal. We use Quaker; however, there may be some other brans that you may prefer. This breakfast option is still a big part of their daily nutrition today. As far as the green and orangey vegetables (excellent sources of beta carotene), I would stick with your current regimen. As far as the congestion and spitting up, finding the right baby formula was key for us. Introducing water and apple juice also worked towards cutting the pleghm. One of the side effects of the Zantac is nausea. Your decision to stop the usage of that item is a good one. Also, certain steroid medications, elidel, & protopics can produce influenza like or cold symptoms as well.

The question that still nags me is the fact that this child has developed eczema and none of the other children ever had this problem. This makes me think that there may be something in the air that could be causing this reaction (ie. pet dander, dust mites, paint or toxic chemicals found in household cleansers). Is there something new or different in the house that wasn't around at the births of your previous children? Keep in mind; however, that this wouldn't discount the food allergens. It would just indicate an additional possible allergen or irritant.

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