Wheat
Introducing Wheat to your baby
When to start
Around 6 months. Wheat is a common first grain alongside oats or rice.
How to serve
Cooked pasta (soft, small shapes), bread crust for chewing practice (watch for gumming), wheat cereal thinned to oatmeal consistency, pancakes cut in strips.
What to watch for
Hives, swelling, vomiting, wheezing. Celiac disease is a separate condition - suspect if chronic GI symptoms appear weeks into wheat exposure, not minutes.
If a reaction happens
Acute reaction: stop and call pediatrician or emergency services by severity. Chronic GI symptoms: discuss celiac testing with pediatrician before removing wheat.
How often
Daily exposure is fine once tolerated.
Foods that contain Wheat
Sources
General informational content, not medical advice. Talk to your pediatrician before introducing allergens, especially if your baby has eczema, a known food allergy, or a family history of severe allergic reactions.
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