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I haven’t tried my son on this yet but I personally have an allergy to peppers (and chillis). I have various reactions depending on the contact I’ve had (touch, inhalation and digestion etc). It’s often red rash, itchy skin, puffy eyes, swollen tongue (worst case was the tongue as I was fed tobasco sauce as a prank). Quite often but not always, an allergy to peppers will also include allergy to tomatoes - can’t remember the exact name though. Personally I carry antihistamines at all times and have to read every damn packet but I’d perhaps refer to your GP first? Hope your little boy is feeling better soon :)

My Health Visitor said she often hears of babies reacting to tomatoes (she didn't mention peppers) just in case that's helpful to know.

@Becca it's a nightshade! Not normally an allergy just an intolerance (I work in hospitality so had allergy training!) I wasn't expecting it at all, but will speak to our GP, thank you!

@Kate that is good to know! My daughter wasn't like this when we weaned her and hasn't got any allergies so it surprised me when he had a reaction

that’s the one! Weirdly I’m not allergic to tomatoes but definitely worth getting checked over, it’s a very annoying allergy to have 😅 x

I’ve read that a lot of babies can have a skin reaction due to the acidity rather than it being an allergy? Deffo best to get it checked though. I have the same pouch in the kitchen and haven’t tried it yet for the same reason🤣

Yeah I said I was worried about testing egg and she basically said the two reactions she hears of most are cows milk and tomatoes! It was a brief conversation so I can't offer any help but thought it might reassure you. Maybe send the pic to your own HV if they gave you their mobile number? Hope baby feels better today x

I read something on solid starts that it causes a rash due to the acidity of tomatoes and allergic reaction are possible but actually quite rare xx