Hi :)  I wrote the other day about Hunter's whole face turning bright red and getting hives (ranging from round to oval, the size of a pencil eraser to the size of a nickel) on his cheeks, chin, upper lip and neck, during/after eating 1oz Beech Nut squash.  Almost everyone who saw the pics was surprised and concerned BUT 2 people (not allergy moms) said "well if he is allergic then I guess my child was allergic to everything too (sarcastic undertones here) cuz that's what he/she looked like when eating for the first months.  its just what happens when the food touches their skin."  I don't think it is normal to get a bright red warm rash w/ hives....but now I am second guessing myself.  could it really be "nothing"??  Thanks for your input.  I still have the pics if anyone wants to see.
  Nancy
  Mom to Tyler, 5/6/01, allergic to milk and fish; outgrew soy and egg; env. allergies to dog, grass, pollen, and mold; asthma  *and*  Hunter, 8/23/03, reflux, eczema, allergic to milk, soy, oatmeal, bananas, and squash; on Neocate and rice cereal only, for now!