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Allergy in Your Child It is really scary when your child shows signs of having an allergy attack. It's hard to figure out what the irritant is that caused it, especially if there is more than one. This is why it's very important to have the allergy in your child diagnosed by a knowledgeable doctor, or a clinic so the treatment can be administered. An allergy in your child can come from a several different sources. The most common culprits are food, air borne, and contact irritants. These three categories cover a variety of symptoms and causes. Children allergies and adult allergies follow different patterns. A food allergy in your child more than likely comes from milk, eggs and peanuts. Children will usually outgrow these allergies, but in the meantime, they need to pay attention and see what is causing the reactions. Same holds true for adults, pay attention to what you eat verses reactions. A food allergy in your child can be prevented by avoiding the high-risk foods. Breastfeeding solely for the first six months of life has also been shown to be effective in avoiding allergies. If supplementing is necessary, try to use a hypoallergenic formula. Experts also say to stay away from giving dairy products to your child before he is 12 months old, eggs until he's 2 years old and nuts and fish until he is 3 years old. A lot of things in an indoor environment can create an allergy in your child. Cats, dogs and dust mites are ordinary culprits, and the allergy to pets comes from a reaction to their dander. There are ways to minimize pet dander – brushing and bathing and vacuuming regularly with a HEPA filter can help. A dust mite allergy in your child may be reduced by covering pillows, mattresses and box springs in special slip covers. This will take away the dead skins cells they need to survive. Reducing the quantity of carpeting in the house can also give dust mites fewer places to live. An allergy in your child may be caused by coming in contact with insects or irritating substances to the skin. An allergy to a stinging insect can be very painful and alarming, and a child with this problem should be educated about his allergy at an early age. A person with a stinging insect allergy must carry epinephrine on their person at all times. One sting will cause anaphylaxis shock, which may be life-threatening. Certain substances could be the culprit causing a skin allergy in your child. A lot of fragrance chemicals are composed of volatile organic compounds, which can be respiratory irritants. Skins reactions to fragrances in laundry detergents can appear as hives, rashes, dermatitis and eczema. The most ordinary causes of skin irritation, or allergic contact dermatitis, are caused by nickel, gold, thimersol, neomycin sulfate, formaldehyde and bacitracin.There are many more causes of an allergy in your child, but food, inhalant and contact irritants are the most common. While the symptoms might be alarming, most childhood allergies can be managed with appropriate medical care.