Strawberries are perhaps the most popular berries in the world, with their bright color, beautiful shape and impressive nutritional content. Add to that their sweet and delicious taste, almost everyone loves strawberries. They can be eaten as is or incorporated into various recipes including milkshakes, cakes or other types of desserts. They are known to be rich in vitamins and flavonoids, which are great for your health but ironically, they are also responsible for unwanted allergic reactions. Children love strawberries, but here are some things to remember when considering giving strawberries to babies. When can babies eat strawberries? Strawberries can cause allergic reactions in babies and experts have differing opinions and guidelines on when these fruits can be introduced into their diet. Some recommend waiting until infants are at least a year old before starting to enjoy these delicious berries. However, in the United States, a report from the American Academy of Pediatrics states that these guidelines have been changed to allow children to eat strawberries from six months of age. Allergic reactions to strawberries usually manifest as rash and itching, especially when fruit touches fruit. the skin around the mouth. Sometimes, however, serious reactions can occur, involving swelling of the throat. Other symptoms include hives in the body and worsening asthma or eczema. The skin reaction in response to the acidity of the fruit contributes to the appearance of diaper rash in some babies and is not considered an allergic reaction. How can I introduce strawberries to babies? 1. Look for signs that your babies are ready to eat strawberries. Strawberries can be given to babies as appetizers, but you need to make sure they are ready...... middle of paper ...... omitting diarrhea Some people experience anaphylaxis, a reaction severe life-threatening allergy that causes difficulty breathing and a sudden decrease in blood pressure.5. What can I do if strawberry seeds are in baby's diapers? Strawberry seeds in your baby's diaper may mean your baby is having trouble digesting the seeds. This is a harmless condition and should not be a cause for concern.SummaryStrawberries are delicious and nutritious fruits that moms often want to introduce into their babies' diets. They are best given mashed, pureed or in small pieces when a baby is at least six to 12 months old. strawberries.html http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/strawberries-blueberries-good-baby-3162.html http://www.livestrong.com/article/543876-the-signs-of-a-strawberry-allergy- in a baby/