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A banana allergy is frequently linked to latex allergy. There is an entire spectrum of foods (mostly fruits and veggies) with common proteins: banana, avocado, carrot, kiwi, chestnuts, tomato, raw potato, plums, pears...Some people react to all, some to just a few, but an allergy to banana and avocado usually raises a warning.
Don't worry about your little guy!! Our oldest was stringing words together at 12 mos.--and she set a horrible precedent for the next two. We had to seriously suppress our expectations for our second child--and he was fine, perfectly normal, just different. Our youngest is on target with social and language development, but his severe food allergies really impacted his physical strength. He didn't walk until 18 mos. I just put away the books that charted what he was supposed to be doing b/c, frankly, I had to focus on him and the books were depressing. Now he's 20 mos. and into everything--but he's also more cautious than the other two were because he's been watching everything for so long. He has never toppled down even the two steps that go down into our living room b/c he had it planned out long before he tried it. So put the books away. Just play with son, talk to him, read to him--he'll get everything he needs!!
Missy
Here's a big hug for you!! You're doing a great job with your son. Now go put your baby milestone books away, get your earplugs and teflon body armor out when your Mom starts in with advice, and go enjoy your sweet boy!
