You are trying to provide your infant with a healthy diet.  You buy soy products because
you have heard many sources tout the benefit of soy and soy products.  You feed your
infant soy cheese and other soy products, but you notice something quite distressing. 
Your infant has experienced gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea, vomiting, and
also baby acne. 

You realize that these effects started when soy and soy products were introduced into
your baby?s diet.  If this is true then you infant most likely suffers from a soy allergy. 
Soy allergy is usually found in infants with the median age of three months for the outset
of a soy allergy.

What are other symptoms of a soy allergy?  As with an allergy there are a range of
symptoms that can include:  bloating, diarrhea, vomiting, acne, skin conditions, facial
swelling, shortness of breath, trouble swallowing, irritability, atopic dermatitis, rhinitis,
and asthma.

 What types of soy products can cause this allergy?  Any product or even an item that was
cooked with soy products can pose a problem.  In general the following soy products are
possible prompts of a soy allergy:  soy, soy protein, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, natto,
okara, miso, soy cheese, soy sauces, soy protein, soy flours, soy nuts, soy grits, soy oil,
yuba, soy beverages, tempeh, and tofu products. 

It is important to note the food or other items made with soy products can cause a soy
allergy.  Avoid lecithin.  Be wary of many products such as cosmetics, inks, and soaps. 
They may have been created using soy meal and soy oil.  Since this production process
can pose a threat to a soy allergy, it is crucial to know the composition of each item. 
Read labels carefully.

Are all soy products the same as far as the intensity of a soy allergy?  Not necessarily,
some soy products cause a soy allergy more frequently then others.  For example,
soybeans have been known to cause the strongest soy allergy.  While fermented soy
products cause a less potent soy allergy.

There is good news even if your infant experiences a soy allergy.  The good news is that
they will most likely outgrow this soy allergy by their second birthday.  However, this
does not always occur and the consumption of soy and soy products should be monitored
carefully.

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