In a message dated 8/24/00 4:26:18 AM, [log in to unmask] writes:
<< There is also a family history of this sort of thing. Dad had eczema as
a baby and grandmother said it cleared up when she discontinued
breastfeeding and switched to soy formula. I suspect grandmother had
not tried elimination diets. Mom is getting pressure to try soy
formula.>>
Debbie,
I would consider this an elimination diet of sorts. By eliminating bf, she
probably inadvertently also eliminated the allergen(s). I would bet soy was
not the solution, but rather removing the allergen was.
<<Baby is also eating some vegetables & fruit, and rice cereal. Mother
noticed the eczema worsens if baby has bananas (mother also gets a rash
with bananas) or if mother consumes a large amount of sugar in her diet.>>
<<I suggested the following:
-carefully eliminating dairy & eggs (to start with) from mom's diet
-keeping a log of mom's intake
-continue to breastfeed (her Pedi supports this too)
-we also discussed limiting exposure to other possible allergens;
perfumes & dyes, laundry additives, the family dog>>
Soy, wheat, corn and preservatives/artificial additives are also very common
culprits.
<<Other than the eczema, this baby is happy and growing. Mom really would
like to breastfeed for a full year. They also have an appt with a
dermatologist in another week.
Any other suggestions? Thank you.>>
Why would there be any consideration about weaning? Certainly bf'ing longer
would provide greater protection than for just a year. I know mothers
personally who have had complete healing of excema in their children with the
use of homeopathy and/or herbs, NAET or bodywork, but this would be a case
where I would suggest she see a skilled practitioner, rather than employing
guesswork. The other thing I would suggest would be adding some EFA's to the
baby's diet, in particular a combination blend which includes flax oil.
Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, CT, USA
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