Here are common allergens for children, categorized by type:
🥛 Food Allergens
These are the most frequent triggers of allergic reactions in children:
Milk (Cow’s Milk)
Eggs
Peanuts
Tree nuts (e.g. walnuts, almonds, cashews)
Soy
Wheat
Fish
Shellfish
These 8 foods account for 90%+ of food allergies in kids.
🌿 Environmental Allergens
These can cause seasonal or year-round symptoms:
Pollen (from trees, grasses, and weeds)
Dust mites
Mold spores
Animal dander (cats, dogs, etc.)
Cockroach droppings
🧴 Contact Allergens
These trigger reactions when they touch the skin:
Soaps or detergents
Fragrances
Nickel (in jewelry or buttons)
Latex
🩺 Other Triggers
Insect stings (bees, wasps)
Certain medications (like penicillin)
