25/09/2026
🥜🥚 When Should You Introduce Allergenic Foods to Your Baby?
For years, parents were often told to delay foods like peanut and egg. But current evidence supports introducing common allergenic foods around 6 months, when the baby is developmentally ready, rather than unnecessarily delaying them.
👶 1️⃣ Around 6 Months — Start Introducing Foods
When your baby is ready for complementary feeding, gradually introduce a variety of foods, including common allergens in age-appropriate forms.
🥜 2️⃣ Peanut & Egg — Don’t Unnecessarily Delay
Early introduction of peanut and well-cooked egg, when appropriate, may help reduce the risk of developing food allergy, particularly in babies at higher risk.
🍽️ 3️⃣ Give Them Safely
* Peanut should be given in a smooth, age-appropriate form such as thinned peanut butter—not whole peanuts.
* Egg should be well cooked and offered in a suitable texture.
* Introduce one new allergenic food at a time so reactions can be identified.
🔄 4️⃣ Consistency Matters
Once a food is introduced safely and tolerated, regular inclusion in the diet may be beneficial rather than giving it only once.
⚠️ 5️⃣ High-Risk Babies Need Extra Care
If your baby has severe eczema or an existing food allergy, speak with your pediatrician before introducing highly allergenic foods.
❤️ Parent Reminder
Don’t unnecessarily delay allergenic foods—but introduce them safely and appropriately for your baby’s age and development.
👨⚕️ Dr. Aakash Pandita
Pediatrician
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