NOTE: Strawberries sometimes trigger allergic reactions in babies and you may prefer to avoid them for the first year, particularly if your baby is sensitive, or if there is a family
history of food allergy.
If there is a family
history of food allergy, or if your child has other allergies, you may wish to delay the introduction of hummus.
If your baby has other allergies, or a family
history of food allergy, be sure to discuss the introduction of meat with your doctor.
In general, even in a family with a strong
history of food allergy, there is no reason to wait until the baby is older before introducing highly allergenic foods, and some studies suggest that it may even be helpful to introduce these foods early.
Though these foods do not necessarily have to be excluded from your baby's diet, it's best to be aware of them, particularly if your baby has any existing allergies or if there is a family
history of food allergy.
However, the American Academy of Pediatrics published a report in 2008 stating that — in most cases — there may be NO benefit in delaying the introduction of eggs (including the whites) beyond 6 months of age (unless there is a family
history of food allergy).
If there is
a history of food allergy in the family, take particular care to avoid introduction of the known allergens.
If there is a family
history of food allergy, then the traditional advice has been to exclude egg whites from your baby's diet for the first 2 years.
She mentioned that using fenugreek while breastfeeding can potentially cause peanut allergies in babies when there is
a history of food allergy in the family.
Parents of infants and young children, especially in families with
a history of food allergies, want to do everything they can to protect their children.
In some cases, if you have an older child with severe food allergies or a severe family
history of food allergies, your child's pediatrician may recommend starting your baby on a hypoallergenic formula from the get - go.
[Do be careful to monitor your child's response to your eating foods that contain peanuts, especially if you have a family
history of food allergies.]
Unless there is a strong family
history of food allergies — in which case you should consult your pediatrician — you can confidently expose your baby to a new ingredient every day.
Many are now suggesting that babies may be introduced to fish around 6 - 7 months old (for those with no known
history of food allergies).
This is more of a concern for a family with
a history of food allergies.
Many are now suggesting that babies may be introduced to whole eggs from the start (for those with no known
history of food allergies and / or egg allergies).
Aside from waiting until the baby is about six months to start, serving soft, non-chokable foods, and avoiding allergens for a little while, (especially if you have a family
history of food allergies), I would say there are basically two things you really need to know.
Also, if you have any family
history of food allergies, proceed with caution & watch the baby for adverse reactions.
Consultation with an allergist for infants with strong family
history of food allergies to determine best / safest way to introduce allergenic foods.
He goes on to suggest that families with a strong
history of food allergies avoid wheat, milk, and soy in the first year, eggs for two years, and peanuts, tree nuts and fish for three years.
If there is
no history of food allergies, then here are some simple tips: ~ Don't give your toddler wheat based foods until after 7 months.
It is generally considered safe for women with
no history of food allergies to eat common allergens such as nuts while they're breastfeeding.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Allergy and Immunology says that most babies — including those with mild eczema, or a family
history of food allergies or asthma — can start eating foods like fish after introducing a few less allergenic foods (such as cereal, vegetables, and fruits) without causing an allergic reaction.
As many as half of babies with cow's milk allergy also are allergic to soy.1 If your family has
a history of food allergies, consult with your doctor before introducing your baby to potentially allergy - inducing foods such as those containing cow's milk, soy, eggs, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, and fish.2
The same advice was given at one stage to all parents for all fish, but there is now advice to say that if your family and your child have no known
history of food allergies, it is safe to introduce fish at eight months.
Talk to your doctor about any family
history of food allergies.
In the end, you should take
history of food allergies / other allergies into consideration and then decide if you want to follow «the rule» or not.
There are some sources that caution parents not to introduce peanuts to their kids until the children are at least 7 years old; this recommendation is regardless of
history of food allergies.
Many are now suggesting that babies may be introduced to potential allergenic foods from the start (for those with no known
history of food allergies).
As mentioned, this is most important if you and / or your family members have
a history of food allergies.
It is important to follow the «four day wait» rule when introducing your baby to new solid foods and even more important if your family has
a history of food allergies.
If your family has
a history of food allergies, you may want to follow the 4 day wait rule a little more loosely; drop it to 2 days for example or offer only 2 foods at the same time.
Of course if your family has
a history of food allergies and / or intolerances, you may want to continue to follow the 4 day wait rule until your baby is at least 12 months of age.
If there is a family
history of food allergies or allergic diseases, baby may be at greater risk.
Unless you have
a history of food allergies in your family, there's no need to do this.
Avoid eating nuts and nut butters while breast feeding especially if you have a family
history of food allergies.
There are various types of Natural Balance dry food formulas — the Ultra Premium Formulas are designed for all life stages, that is, from puppies through adulthood; the Grain - Free Formulas are formulated for puppies and dogs with
a history of food allergies; the new Alpha Dog Formulas are for puppies and adults; and the Synergy Ultra Formula.
Not exact matches
This experience, though I know is the norm for those who don't have
food allergies and / or a
history of disordered eating, feels like the biggest
of victories for me, and one I don't take lightly.
Among 11 study participants for whom data from the oral
food challenge were either inconclusive or not available, a diagnostic algorithm based on clinical
history, the results
of a skin - prick test, and the values for peanut - specific IgE were used to determine whether or not a participant should be considered to have peanut
allergy (Fig.
* If your child already has a diagnosed
food allergy, or there's a
history of allergy in their immediate family (such as asthma, eczema or hay fever), talk to a health professional before giving them
food containing peanuts for the first time.
In case baby has a distinct family
history of asthma and
food allergies, then introducing yogurt at the age
of 6 months is probably not a safe thing to do.
Some babies react badly to
foods their parents (or close relatives) have a
history of allergies to.
For mothers, the American Academy
of Pediatrics recommends that infants, with a strong chance
of having
food allergies due to family
history, to have exclusive breast - feeding for six months, use a hypoallergenic formulas when not breast - feeding, have mother avoid peanuts and tree nuts during lactation, delay introduction
of cow's milk until 12 months, eggs until 24 months, and peanuts, tree nuts, and fish until age 3, and to have no maternal dietary restriction during pregnancy.
According to the British
Allergy Foundation, babies have a greater possibility
of developing
allergies if there is a family
history of asthma, eczema, hay fever, or any other
allergies that may be related to
foods.
If you have any questions about moving onto solid
foods, you can ask your health visitor or GP about this; you may wish to discuss this with them if you have a family
history of allergies as this may affect your baby.
Food sensitivity occurs most often in families with a
history of allergy.
These cases include if there is a family
history of severe
allergies, the baby has
food allergies, or has asthma, eczema or seasonal
allergies.
If there is a
history of celiac disease or severe
food allergy in your family, solids may not be safe at an early age.
We have no family
history of asthma or
food allergies so it's been a strange experience.
A positive result on an
allergy blood test for a
food that your baby has not yet tried (Blood tests for
food allergies are usually done only for children with a
history of an allergic reaction.)