Infant Allergy Awareness Month

Published by Feeding Matters on Jul 18, 2019

Food allergies in infants and children are becoming more prevalent. A new survey of 900 US moms (of children aged 0-1) and 100 US pediatricians took a look at the issue.

WHEN IT COMES TO THEIR INFANTS’ HEALTH, MOMS ARE WORRIED ABOUT . . .
58% – Their overall health
54% – If they’re reaching milestones at the right age
52% – The amount of milk/formula and/or food they’re consuming
47% – If they’re growing as they should
47% – Their nutritional intake (e.g. vitamins, supplements)
43% – If they have any allergies
41% – The amount of sleep they’re getting
40% – If I’m bonding enough with them
36% – The quality of sleep they’re getting
36% – What their different cries meant

HEALTH ISSUES MOMS HAVE EXPERIENCED IN THEIR INFANTS
54% – Diaper rash
41% – Fever
36% – Cradle cap
34% – Baby acne
32% – Vomiting
30% – Issues breastfeeding
25% – Ear infection
23% – Colic
21% – Allergies
11% – Swollen belly

With 76% of pediatricians reporting that new parents are lacking information about allergies, it’s necessary to stay up-to-date on current treatment and diagnosis information. Health care professionals can learn about the symptoms, diagnoses, and management of food allergies at PNCE.org/food-allergies.