Introducing Allergens: Peanuts, Eggs and More

For years, parents were told to wait. No eggs until age two. No peanuts until age three. Keep the risky foods away, and your child will be safer. It sounded sensible. And it turned out to be wrong. Today the advice has turned around completely, and many parents and grandparents have not heard. So if the idea of giving peanut butter to a six month old makes you nervous, you are not alone. In this video, we are going to look at why early introduction is now recommended, which babies should see their doctor first, how to offer peanut, egg, and other allergens safely, and the signs of an allergic reaction. In this video: Why early introduction is recommended Who should see the doctor first How to offer peanut, egg and more Signs of an allergic reaction Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:51 Early peanut lowers the risk 1:38 9 foods cause most food allergies 2:18 Most other babies 2:47 Before the first taste 3:23 Safe ways to offer peanut 4:10 Egg and the other foods 4:42 Keep going 5:28 Severe signs 6:16 A few last points 6:43 Introducing allergens Sources: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Addendum Guidelines for the Prevention of Peanut Allergy in the United States. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), HealthyChildren.org. Starting Solid Foods. AAP, HealthyChildren.org. Food Allergy Reactions. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). When, What, and How to Introduce Solid Foods. NHS. Food allergies in babies and young children. Mayo Clinic. Food allergy. This video is for general education only. It is not medical advice and does not replace your pediatrician. If you are worried about your child, contact your healthcare provider or emergency services. Subscribe to USA Healthcare Daily for clear, evidence-based baby and child health videos. #IntroducingAllergens #BabyCare #NewParents