Tip - Look out for these symptoms when giving new food

The following are the most common symptoms of food allergy:

• Skin rash or flushed skin
• Blood and/or mucus in the stool
• Swelling of the face, tongue, or lips
• Excessive spit-up, vomiting, or diarrhea
• Difficulty breathing
• Loss of consciousness

If any of the above occur shortly after you give your baby new food, you should immediately contact your doctor.