Hives all over - antihistamine for 8mo?

Second night running poor DS has had hives all over his body but particularly bad on the back of his head/neck. I've rung the pharmacy and they said everything is for 1yo plus. I'm going to take him to the doctor this week... I don't think I need to rush him anywhere right now as he's "ok"... as long as we're not trying to get him to sleep :doh:.

Poor little fellow still isn't happy though. I'm thinking it might be due to sweet potato? He's also an ezcema sufferer, so might start testing some foods... :rolleyes:

So question 1 - ever heard of an antihistamine safe for under 1's?
Question 2 - possible food causes? in the last 3 days he's had sweet potato (both days - is the only common food), apple, oatmeal, pear, banana, avocado and a teensy teensy bit of wheat rusk (anotherpossible cause but dunno why it would be so delayed...).

I would imagine the Dr will tell you to use the antihistimines labelled for over 1, but at a dosage appropriate for his weight. It'll be ok if it's with a Dr's instructions.

good luck

we used Pollaromine when DD had a reaction to food at 10 months. check the pharmacy they should be able to tell you.

We also used Polarmine before 1 yr, about 9 mths I think.

I would see a GP. As well as treating this outbreak, you will need to find out what has caused this allergic reaction. Have you introduced any new foods in the last couple of days?

Belfie, see your GP or go to the RCH when he has it. You can then get a referral to the RCH Allergy Unit for testing.

thank you all for the replies. We've been to the GP who thinks it's dermographia... I guess I shouldn't be surprised, as I have the same thing! DS's the big breakout just presented a little differently to mine (which is quite minor) . We've been referred to the Allergy Clinic at the RCH but apparently that may take a long time to get into. And in the interim, soothe him with something cool on it (sorbolene) or a cold compress... but no antihistamines :( hmm we'll see how we go. If it goes the way it has the last two nights I'll be trying to find another dr in the interim!

So saying, he seems fine today, skin just a smidge blotchy and I'm chasing up with the paediatric dietician to see if she has any recommendations... and we'll be charting reactions & food pretty careful JIC. Interestingly his eczema hasn't flared up. Go figure :wall:

Thanks again!