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6 Months Old Having Rashes After Taking Rice. What Solid Food Can Be Introduced?

our daughter nearly 6months old we tried giving her nestle rice to start the solids but she developed rash around her mouth and on her body which went a way a little latter without medication she was not fussy uncomfortable or feverish , I m afraid if we should use it again or not or what would be the best for her to start solids ,
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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Pediatrician, Neonatology 's  Response
Hi,
Generally rice does not cause allergy because it is mainly starch!
May be it is the flvouring gent or preservative in it.
Try home made simple mashed rice and see. If tolerated proceed with home made semi solids. Do not use nestum again. Good luck
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6 Months Old Having Rashes After Taking Rice. What Solid Food Can Be Introduced?

Hi, Generally rice does not cause allergy because it is mainly starch! May be it is the flvouring gent or preservative in it. Try home made simple mashed rice and see. If tolerated proceed with home made semi solids. Do not use nestum again. Good luck