We're currently trying for a second child - our first one, Dane, is 3 years old. When he was born, the advice of the day was all about NOT feeding him nuts, etc. until after 2 to avoid the development of allergies (I always wondered why this pertained to only these foods, when kids can be allergic to just about anything).
Now, my friend who has a 6 month old, said that this is all changed. She said that now it's recommended that babies try nuts when they're little so their body doesn't think it's a foreign substance and rejects it (like what an allergy attack does).
What do you all think? What are you hearing/is your peds telling you?
This is such a major feeding topic, I'm dying to hear the latest....meanwhile, we'll consult with our nutritionist and see what she has to say about all of this....
xo Lisa
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You know, I have heard both. But, the latest thing I heard on the nightly news is to give them peanut butter early so their bodies can adjust and won't attack. I've also heard that allergists are doing research about kids who do have peanut allergies and the fact that they could be given a miniscule amt. of pb everyday in order to build up an immunity to the allergy. Interesting...
Hm, that's really interesting...it would be scary - giving a kid with a peanut butter allergy peanut butter. I wonder if they give the first bit at a hospital just in case (I would have the benadryl ready).
Our little Jeffrey, who's now approaching his 3rd b-day, has a nut allergy. I'm expecting a little girl in October, and Jeffrey's pediatrician said that I should avoid eating all nuts throughout my pregnancy & keep her away for her first 20 years of life!
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