Introducing Peanuts/peanutbutter

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Olymama

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Hi. I am confused as to when to introduce peanuts to my son. His dietitian said to wait to 3 or 4 but I just came across an article saying it may be better to introduce them earlier to prevent allergies. The article is based of study done on Jewish kids in the U.K. and in Israel. The kids in England wait longer before it introduced where in Israel kids are start at 9 months. The Israeli kids have 0.17 percent prevalence of allergies compared to the 1.85 percent in the U.K.
The article did state more research needs to be done to verify. But, I would love to give River peanut butter now as it is such a tasty fatty food.
What have you done and what are your thoughts.
thanks,
Amanda
here's a link to the article:
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.babycenter.com/204_babies-who-eat-peanuts-may-be-less-likely-to-develop-peanut_10302691.bc?scid=momstodd_20081118:3&pe=2U5UfjW">http://www.babycenter.com/204_..._20081118:3&pe=2U5UfjW</a>
 
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Olymama

Guest
Hi. I am confused as to when to introduce peanuts to my son. His dietitian said to wait to 3 or 4 but I just came across an article saying it may be better to introduce them earlier to prevent allergies. The article is based of study done on Jewish kids in the U.K. and in Israel. The kids in England wait longer before it introduced where in Israel kids are start at 9 months. The Israeli kids have 0.17 percent prevalence of allergies compared to the 1.85 percent in the U.K.
The article did state more research needs to be done to verify. But, I would love to give River peanut butter now as it is such a tasty fatty food.
What have you done and what are your thoughts.
thanks,
Amanda
here's a link to the article:
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.babycenter.com/204_babies-who-eat-peanuts-may-be-less-likely-to-develop-peanut_10302691.bc?scid=momstodd_20081118:3&pe=2U5UfjW">http://www.babycenter.com/204_..._20081118:3&pe=2U5UfjW</a>
 
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Olymama

Guest
Hi. I am confused as to when to introduce peanuts to my son. His dietitian said to wait to 3 or 4 but I just came across an article saying it may be better to introduce them earlier to prevent allergies. The article is based of study done on Jewish kids in the U.K. and in Israel. The kids in England wait longer before it introduced where in Israel kids are start at 9 months. The Israeli kids have 0.17 percent prevalence of allergies compared to the 1.85 percent in the U.K.
The article did state more research needs to be done to verify. But, I would love to give River peanut butter now as it is such a tasty fatty food.
What have you done and what are your thoughts.
thanks,
Amanda
here's a link to the article:
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.babycenter.com/204_babies-who-eat-peanuts-may-be-less-likely-to-develop-peanut_10302691.bc?scid=momstodd_20081118:3&pe=2U5UfjW">http://www.babycenter.com/204_..._20081118:3&pe=2U5UfjW</a>
 
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Olymama

Guest
Hi. I am confused as to when to introduce peanuts to my son. His dietitian said to wait to 3 or 4 but I just came across an article saying it may be better to introduce them earlier to prevent allergies. The article is based of study done on Jewish kids in the U.K. and in Israel. The kids in England wait longer before it introduced where in Israel kids are start at 9 months. The Israeli kids have 0.17 percent prevalence of allergies compared to the 1.85 percent in the U.K.
The article did state more research needs to be done to verify. But, I would love to give River peanut butter now as it is such a tasty fatty food.
What have you done and what are your thoughts.
thanks,
Amanda
here's a link to the article:
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.babycenter.com/204_babies-who-eat-peanuts-may-be-less-likely-to-develop-peanut_10302691.bc?scid=momstodd_20081118:3&pe=2U5UfjW">http://www.babycenter.com/204_..._20081118:3&pe=2U5UfjW</a>
 
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Olymama

Guest
Hi. I am confused as to when to introduce peanuts to my son. His dietitian said to wait to 3 or 4 but I just came across an article saying it may be better to introduce them earlier to prevent allergies. The article is based of study done on Jewish kids in the U.K. and in Israel. The kids in England wait longer before it introduced where in Israel kids are start at 9 months. The Israeli kids have 0.17 percent prevalence of allergies compared to the 1.85 percent in the U.K.
<br />The article did state more research needs to be done to verify. But, I would love to give River peanut butter now as it is such a tasty fatty food.
<br />What have you done and what are your thoughts.
<br />thanks,
<br />Amanda
<br />here's a link to the article:
<br /><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.babycenter.com/204_babies-who-eat-peanuts-may-be-less-likely-to-develop-peanut_10302691.bc?scid=momstodd_20081118:3&pe=2U5UfjW">http://www.babycenter.com/204_..._20081118:3&pe=2U5UfjW</a>
 
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Ratatosk

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We waited until DS was a year old, but then we didn't have a family history of food/peanut allergies. DH's cousin's husband is deathly allergic and I think they still severely limit their 3-year olds peanut intake, though I suspect it's now more a matter of keeping them away from her dad instead of her 'cuz I have been around when she's eaten bars and cookies with peanuts and peanut butter in them..
 
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Ratatosk

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We waited until DS was a year old, but then we didn't have a family history of food/peanut allergies. DH's cousin's husband is deathly allergic and I think they still severely limit their 3-year olds peanut intake, though I suspect it's now more a matter of keeping them away from her dad instead of her 'cuz I have been around when she's eaten bars and cookies with peanuts and peanut butter in them..
 
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Ratatosk

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Staff member
We waited until DS was a year old, but then we didn't have a family history of food/peanut allergies. DH's cousin's husband is deathly allergic and I think they still severely limit their 3-year olds peanut intake, though I suspect it's now more a matter of keeping them away from her dad instead of her 'cuz I have been around when she's eaten bars and cookies with peanuts and peanut butter in them..
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
We waited until DS was a year old, but then we didn't have a family history of food/peanut allergies. DH's cousin's husband is deathly allergic and I think they still severely limit their 3-year olds peanut intake, though I suspect it's now more a matter of keeping them away from her dad instead of her 'cuz I have been around when she's eaten bars and cookies with peanuts and peanut butter in them..
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
We waited until DS was a year old, but then we didn't have a family history of food/peanut allergies. DH's cousin's husband is deathly allergic and I think they still severely limit their 3-year olds peanut intake, though I suspect it's now more a matter of keeping them away from her dad instead of her 'cuz I have been around when she's eaten bars and cookies with peanuts and peanut butter in them..
 
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Melissa75

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I waited until my kids were over a year. We also have no nut allergies in our families.

However, my youngest had a reaction to hummus at 9 mos (big water blisters on his lips). I didn't try it again until he was about 2 yrs (same reaction). I had him tested for sesame allergy a few months later. It came back totally negative.

So why the blisters on his lips when he had sesame candy six months later?

My point is kinda obvious: add one food at a time and if something comes up, trust your eyes not just the tests.
My son says, "I am allergic to Sesame Street."
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Melissa, 33, bronchiectasis (no cf)
 
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Melissa75

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I waited until my kids were over a year. We also have no nut allergies in our families.

However, my youngest had a reaction to hummus at 9 mos (big water blisters on his lips). I didn't try it again until he was about 2 yrs (same reaction). I had him tested for sesame allergy a few months later. It came back totally negative.

So why the blisters on his lips when he had sesame candy six months later?

My point is kinda obvious: add one food at a time and if something comes up, trust your eyes not just the tests.
My son says, "I am allergic to Sesame Street."
_________
Melissa, 33, bronchiectasis (no cf)
 
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Melissa75

Administrator
I waited until my kids were over a year. We also have no nut allergies in our families.

However, my youngest had a reaction to hummus at 9 mos (big water blisters on his lips). I didn't try it again until he was about 2 yrs (same reaction). I had him tested for sesame allergy a few months later. It came back totally negative.

So why the blisters on his lips when he had sesame candy six months later?

My point is kinda obvious: add one food at a time and if something comes up, trust your eyes not just the tests.
My son says, "I am allergic to Sesame Street."
_________
Melissa, 33, bronchiectasis (no cf)
 
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Melissa75

Administrator
I waited until my kids were over a year. We also have no nut allergies in our families.

However, my youngest had a reaction to hummus at 9 mos (big water blisters on his lips). I didn't try it again until he was about 2 yrs (same reaction). I had him tested for sesame allergy a few months later. It came back totally negative.

So why the blisters on his lips when he had sesame candy six months later?

My point is kinda obvious: add one food at a time and if something comes up, trust your eyes not just the tests.
My son says, "I am allergic to Sesame Street."
_________
Melissa, 33, bronchiectasis (no cf)
 
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Melissa75

Administrator
I waited until my kids were over a year. We also have no nut allergies in our families.
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<br />However, my youngest had a reaction to hummus at 9 mos (big water blisters on his lips). I didn't try it again until he was about 2 yrs (same reaction). I had him tested for sesame allergy a few months later. It came back totally negative.
<br />
<br />So why the blisters on his lips when he had sesame candy six months later?
<br />
<br />My point is kinda obvious: add one food at a time and if something comes up, trust your eyes not just the tests.
<br />My son says, "I am allergic to Sesame Street."
<br />_________
<br />Melissa, 33, bronchiectasis (no cf)
<br />
 
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Mom2Max

New member
I too waited until after their first birthday to introduce it & luckily no bad reaction. There are not any nut allergies in my family, but my daughter does happen to be allergic to a few other things!
 
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Mom2Max

New member
I too waited until after their first birthday to introduce it & luckily no bad reaction. There are not any nut allergies in my family, but my daughter does happen to be allergic to a few other things!
 
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Mom2Max

New member
I too waited until after their first birthday to introduce it & luckily no bad reaction. There are not any nut allergies in my family, but my daughter does happen to be allergic to a few other things!
 
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Mom2Max

New member
I too waited until after their first birthday to introduce it & luckily no bad reaction. There are not any nut allergies in my family, but my daughter does happen to be allergic to a few other things!
 
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Mom2Max

New member
I too waited until after their first birthday to introduce it & luckily no bad reaction. There are not any nut allergies in my family, but my daughter does happen to be allergic to a few other things!
 
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