Reaction to bananas!

deanna1313

Just got back from the doctors. No more bananas for my LO!
His face turned bright red with blotches that looked like gives all over, but mostly around mouth and chin about 10-15 mins after he finished bananas. I called the dr to find out if I could give him Benadryl and how much. They said to take pics of him, give the Benadryl and come right in. The gives were going away a little by the time I gave him the Benadryl and were completely gone at the office. I guess the appt was a waste of time, but they did check his lungs and it's good to know he didn't even have minor wheezing.
Thank god he is okay! I was so surprised because bananas are not a highly allergic food.

haylo33

I just said the other day "no one is allergic to bananas" after MIL asked how long it takes to wait to check for a reaction. Glad your LO is ok

kat8805

Yea, banana reactions aren't that uncommon, we've discussed them a few times in the food/feeding threads. You should swing by sometime and join us.

Glad it wasn't a huge issue though.

bridetobe9132013

My lo screamed the whole day after she had bananas. I am pretty sure they upset her stomach. DH cant eat them either.

Helmink0804

Glad your little one is ok!

deanna1313

All my years working with children I have never seen a child with a banana allergy. The dr made us feel like we were the only ones, too. She did mention that he may outgrow it.

@bridetobe9132013‌ I like them and have no allergy, but they are definitely binding. That's really what I was worried about.
@haylo33 just said the same thing the other
@kat8805‌ I'll check it out. Thanks!
@kittyriot‌ we don't have any sensitivities to any foods so we were surprised.
Definitely more concerned for the next foods he tries. Sweet potatoes and avocados are fine!

NorthernGal248

Banana's from what I understand can cause constipation

deanna1313

Yup! I've always had that problem with bananas! TMI..... Sorry!
I didn't think he'd have a reaction at all. Such a healthy fruit. Hope he grows out if it.