Doctors in Sidcup, United Kingdom

Hi Alison, Thank you for contacting Allergy UK. What symptoms is your baby getting? To go privately, you would still need a GP referral and they are reluctant to see children under the age of 3. Allergy testing is NOT 100% accurate and history taking is key to diagnosing allergy, the tests are just guides. If you would like to talk to one of our helpline advisors, please ring us at 01322 619 898. They are incredibly helpful and willing to help people like yourself.

One of our helpline advisors had this to say: "She shouldn’t be afraid to try new foods. They should be introduced one at a time, with a gap of 3 days in between each new food, so that it is easier to identify any food that causes a reaction. Once your baby has had several attempts at eating the individual foods, you can start mixing them to increase the variety and enjoyment of eating." We also strongly recommend you give our helpline a call - they will gladly help you and have a good conversation with you regarding this. 01322 619 898 I hope this helps Alison :)