The studies published from 2007 and on seem to show that
introducing allergenic foods between 4 - 6 months of age may actually be better sooner rather than later and may provide protection against atopic disease (eczema or asthma for example).
Be sure to read Part 2 of this series - Choosing Baby's First Foods, which includes the current recommendations for
introducing allergenic foods as well as suggestions and tools for monitoring baby for potential reactions.
And if you believe that your baby is likely to have food allergies — for example, if allergies run in your family or your baby has eczema — check with his doctor to determine the best strategy for
introducing allergenic foods, which include eggs, milk, peanuts, wheat, soy, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish.
We discuss a fascinating theory about why preconception / prenatal health is so important, the best superfoods, supplements, and nutrients before and during pregnancy, the benefits of baby - led weaning versus pureed foods, the controversy regarding
introducing allergenic foods early to avoid allergies later in life, and why self - care is so important for moms!
Considering new studies that point to the possibility that waiting to
introduce allergenic foods may not prove to have any effect on future food allergies [more on this topic below], the «4 day wait rule» seems unnecessary to some.
As many folks know, the current recommendation is to
introduce allergenic foods...
As many folks know, the current recommendation is to
introduce allergenic foods when beginning solids.
When
introducing an allergenic food, the AAP recommends giving it to your baby at home, rather than at daycare or a restaurant.
If your baby has a strong family history of asthma or allergies, it may still be safe to
introduce allergenic foods, but check with the doctor first.
(Note: The old advice about waiting until age 1 or later to
introduce allergenic foods no longer applies to most babies, but it's still a good idea to introduce new foods gradually.
When
introducing any allergenic food, make sure you are the one feeding it to your baby.
The AAP now says there's no solid evidence that waiting to
introduce allergenic foods protects children from developing an allergy.
«If parents ask how to prevent allergy in their children, our current advice is to
introduce the allergenic foods at four to six months of age,» write Drs. Elissa Abrams and Allan Becker, Department of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Consultation with an allergist for infants with strong family history of food allergies to determine best / safest way to
introduce allergenic foods.
Considering new studies that point to the possibility that waiting to
introduce allergenic foods may not prove to have any effect on future food allergies [more on this topic below], the «4 day wait rule» seems unnecessary to some.
As studies are now showing that waiting to
introduce allergenic foods might not have any impact on whether a child develops a food allergy, the use of the 4 day wait rule may becoming obsolete and outdated.
As more and more studies come to light, there is a move to
introduce allergenic foods to babies prior to 12 months (or older).
First, you must thoroughly discuss
introducing allergenic food with your baby's pediatrician.
However, if you are
introducing an allergenic food — especially if a history of such allergies runs in your family — observe your baby closely after offering that particular food.
As many folks know, the current recommendation is to
introduce allergenic foods...
As many folks know, the current recommendation is to
introduce allergenic foods when beginning solids.
Not exact matches
From 25 November, the new rules,
introduced by EC Directive 89/2003, will require pre-packed
foods sold in the European Union to show clearly on the label if they contain any of 12 listed
allergenic foods as an ingredient.
The American Academy of Asthma Allergy and Immunology goes one step further, stating that once typical baby
foods are
introduced without a problem,
allergenic foods can be safely given to infants between 4 - 6 months of age.
What I found can help you determine how best to
introduce peanut butter and other
allergenic food to your baby.
As a mom who's struggled all her life with a severe, life - threatening allergy to tree nuts, I'm especially interested in how to safely
introduce peanut butter and other
allergenic food to my infant son.
Of course, please talk to your baby's pediatrician before
introducing these highly
allergenic foods especially if your infant has a reaction to any
food, allergies run in your family, or if your infant has persistent skin issues (such as moderate to severe eczema) despite treatment.
The take - home: Once your baby begins eating solids, you want to
introduce a wide variety of
foods, including
allergenic foods.
In fact,
introducing a variety of
foods early on may build your baby's tolerance to more
allergenic foods and cultivate baby's palate.
And check with his doctor to determine the best strategy for
introducing the top
allergenic foods, which include eggs, milk, peanuts, wheat, soy, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish.
When your baby starts eating solids, it doesn't matter the order in which
foods are
introduced though it is recommended to avoid highly spiced or
allergenic foods at first - especially if there are allergies in your family.
The most recent scientific research suggests that the earlier potentially
allergenic foods like peanuts or gluten are
introduced, the less likely a baby is to develop an allergy later on.
As long as your baby's doctor agrees, you don't need to wait to
introduce highly
allergenic foods such as nuts, eggs, and wheat.
Recommendations for
introducing fish and other
allergenic foods are changing!
Recommendations for
introducing commonly
allergenic foods to baby are changing!
Once you've tried a few of these
foods and your baby seems to be tolerating them well, you can
introduce more
allergenic foods, such as soy, eggs, wheat, fish, and peanut butter.
Introduce one of the potentially
allergenic foods, if well tolerated, in small amounts (e.g., cow's milk, soy, eggs)
Introducing highly
allergenic foods to infants and children.
She's right about not
introducing solids before 6 months, but her information about
allergenic foods is outdated.
I can't find the safety of coconut oil but would think that this would not be a good product to use on breasts when mom is nursing a 3 month old baby since coconut is a highly
allergenic food that should not be
introduced to an infant until after the first birth day.
Introducing highly
allergenic foods such as nut products, eggs, and fish within your baby's first year may help reduce your baby's risk of developing
food allergies later, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.
Talk to your pediatrician about when to
introduce other potentially
allergenic foods such as strawberries, citrus fruits, tomatoes and chocolate.
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.
When to Begin Feeding Babies Highly
Allergenic Foods You can begin to
introduce solid
foods into your baby's diet when he or she is between 4 and 6 months old, can sit up with support, and has enough head and neck control to be able to eat without choking.
Your baby should start solids at around 6 months, mainly as he will need a new source of iron and zinc in his diet.7 As far as allergies go, it is thought to be best to
introduce the major
allergenic foods as soon as possible, provided your baby is not already showing reactions to the particular
food.8 These
foods include cows» milk, soy, wheat, eggs, nuts and fish.
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.
You don't have to delay
introducing any
foods — the old «rule» to
introduce typically
allergenic foods like peanuts and shellfish after 12 months of age no longer applies.
This conservativism is particularly apparent in the recommendations for for
introducing possible
allergenic foods.
Eggs are a highly
allergenic food, and experts used to recommend waiting to
introduce them into a baby's diet until 12 months (or, at least, waiting to
introduce egg whites, since that's the «
allergenic» part of the egg.
A 2008 study, and many studies done after, indicated that waiting to
introduce fish (or other potentially
allergenic foods) to your baby may not prevent any atopic (i.e. eczema) disease (s).
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).