Re: gluten free oats for baby?

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi all,

> I have an 8 month old who I am trying to keep gluten free until a

year

> old, when I will slowly introduce it. I bought oats from Gluten

Free

> Oats--is there any reason why I can't feed this to my little one?

> If not, what other options do I have besides rice cereal?

> Thanks!

> Jill

>

Hi Jill -

Just curious as to why you are keeping baby gluten free? I know

there are a lot of reasons, but I was just curious.

I think the Gluten Free Oats should be OK if you are staying away

from the gluten protien. My nutritionist has warned me that all

grains, even rice, soy, GF oats and corn, have similar protien

structures, and some digestive systems (including mine) may

be " confused. " So if you have a specific problem you are trying to

address with your little one, you may want to ask your pediatrician.

Best of luck!

Jenn

[Guest guest]

Hello Jenn,It's very interesting that your nutritionist said that other grains, like rice, have a protein similar to gluten. I always thought that the gluten-containing grains, wheat etc, were very different, and hence caused the celiac reaction. But I've wondered, since sometimes I do seem to react to corn, for example. Do you know where I might be able to find out more about this?Thanks,Eula 

[Guest guest]

I have not heard that rice or corn contain similar proteins to gluten,

and I don't think those with Celiac necessarily need to avoid these

things. Many people have secondary allergies, and these are common

allergens (especially soy and corn) but I think this is a different

issue. It is commonly accepted that oat proteins do confuse some

immune systems however, and so I personally tend to avoid them. Some

people are very, very excited about getting gluten free oats though,

and I think if testing shows their body is not reacting, then it might

be a good option.

Alternatives for hot cereal include Bob's Red Mill mixed GF grain

cereal, quinoa (there is a company that makes various flavors like

chai etc.- Alta something or other), rice, or corn used in a polenta/

grits mash. Even if the mother has Celiac though, the baby may very

well not have Celiac or not develop it, especially at an early age.

So, it may be ok to feed the little one gluten cereals, although it

depends on if you feel comfortable with it in your house. Most doctors

don't test for Celiac in infants until at least two years of age, and

except for the genetic test, they need to be consuming gluten for the

test to be accurate.

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>

> Hello Jenn,

>

> It's very interesting that your nutritionist said that other grains,

> like rice, have a protein similar to gluten. I always thought that

> the gluten-containing grains, wheat etc, were very different, and

> hence caused the celiac reaction.

>

> But I've wondered, since sometimes I do seem to react to corn, for

> example. Do you know where I might be able to find out more about this?

>

> Thanks,

> Eula

>

[Guest guest]

My understanding is that. in terms of celiac disease, oats are very iffey. Please research thoroughly.

H.

-----Original Message-----

From: jillerscroft@...

Sent: Mon, 23 Apr 2007 9:24 AM

Subject: [ ] gluten free oats for baby?

Hi all,

I have an 8 month old who I am trying to keep gluten free until a year

old, when I will slowly introduce it. I bought oats from Gluten Free

Oats--is there any reason why I can't feed this to my little one?

If not, what other options do I have besides rice cereal?

Thanks!

Jill

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[Guest guest]

And being intolerant myself, I totally agree. I did hear a british

expert via a podcast saying that infants that are exposed to wheat

between 4 and 6 months are less likely to develop an intolerance to

gluten. I was skeptical, hence my question. If someone has heard

something different, I am always all ears.

Thanks for the info.

Jenn

> >

> > > Hello all. I went on a major shopping spree at

> > TJ's

> > > and I am pleased to say

> > > I found several GF items.

> > >

> > > I got:

> > >

> > > Brown rice tortillas (I know we've discussed these

> > > before)

> > > Flourless chocolate cake (in their baked goods

> > > section) - I am thrilled

> > > about this one!

> > > Microwaveable veggie jambalaya (says GF right on

> > the

> > > package!)

> > > A couple kinds of precooked rice in microwaveable

> > > pouches

> > > Chicken broth is labelled as being GF

> > >

> >

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[Guest guest]

Well, here is my story...

I go to a clinic called HealthNow in Sunnyvale. Within 5 minutes of

talking to the doctor, he said, " Stop eating wheat. " I am 36 with a

horrible case of DH, and have been unable to lose the last 20 pounds

no matter what diet I tried. Within two weeks of gluten free, my DH

was improved. I slept at night, and I had less anxiety.

My DH is better, but not completely cured. (anyone know someone who

can help?) We started going through the other grains, and after

eliminating them ALL, I started to slowly lose the rest of the

weight. About 5 pounds a month, but I am eating healthy and

exercising, so it is SLOW! If I have a serving of any other grain,

other than gluten, I gain several pounds overnight, but my DH isn't

affected. If I go near real pasta, I get blisters and my DH is so

much worse than it ever was.

This is only by a person by person basis. By no means does everyone

who have celiac have issues with other grains. But there may be a

link. For those who aren't completely cured, it is a starting point,

I would think.

It could be though, that the corn you were eating, Eula, was just

exposed to the dreaded gluten. If you are curious, cut out corn

completely for at least a week, then introduce it plain. If you have

a reaction, you know why. If not, try it prepared a different way

several days later, i.e. Polenta, Corn Chips, Gorilla Munch, etc...

You may find it's another ingredient altogether.

I am still new to this (9 months), so please take anything I have

stated with a grain of salt. I am still working through my issues, so

I probably shouldn't be stating anything at all! I am just really

excited to have found this group!

Jenn

> >

> > Hello Jenn,

> >

> > It's very interesting that your nutritionist said that other

grains,

> > like rice, have a protein similar to gluten. I always thought

that

> > the gluten-containing grains, wheat etc, were very different,

and

> > hence caused the celiac reaction.

> >

> > But I've wondered, since sometimes I do seem to react to corn,

for

> > example. Do you know where I might be able to find out more about

this?

> >

> > Thanks,

> > Eula

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Can they do gene testing on a newborn to see if they have the celiac

gene? My 2 1/2 year old son was recently diagnosed and has a double

gene, so my husband and I were tested. We each carry one gene. I

know the chances are high that my next baby will have the gene ( I am

34 weeks pregnant) and would love to know for sure if she has the

gene so we know what we are dealing with down the road when we

introduce solids. Thanks for any help and input!

Keri

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> I believe the podcast you heard was referring to a

> study carried out in Sweden and reported in the New

> England Journal of Medicine.

>

> In this study, infants who were born with a high risk

> of developing celiac disease (strong first degree

> family history including genotyping) were followed.

> They compared when these children were introduced to

> gluten vs. whether or not they developed celiac

> disease (I think they followed them for 8 years but I

> can't remember for sure. I can pull up the NEJM

> article if people want). They found that children who

> were introduced to gluten between 4-6 months had the

> lowest rates of developing celiac disease later on.

> It is important to note that all these infants were

> still breastfed at the time of gluten introduction.

> Interestingly, they noted that the rate of celiac

> diagnosis increased in groups who were introduced to

> gluten later...around 8-12months and beyond. This

> study was specific to celiac disease and not general

> wheat or gluten allergy.

>

> Allergy advocates are the ones who say no top 10

> allergens (including wheat) until after 1 year. It's

> not really specific to celiac. I believe there was

> also a smaller Italian study that had similar results

> to the Swedish one.

>

> This is one high profile study but it had some

> interesting/promising information. There are lots of

> factors to weigh in this decision.

>

> I know that this is not considered a method of

> diagnosis of celiac but IF you have had genotyping

> done and know that you have one or more of the

> " celiac genes " you might consider having your baby's

> DNA screened. You'll know for sure then if they have

> the alleles (though since we still don't know ALL the

> genetic factors I wouldn't consider the absence of the

> alleles to be a ticket to 'throw caution to the

> wind'). I think this is valuable information to have

> even though it doesn't mean the child actually does or

> doesn't have celiac. I did DNA testing on my DD and

> she has 2 copies of alleles associated with gluten

> intolerance but non of the 'celiac genes' identified

> to date.

>

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