How to Introduce – Prevent Peanut Allergies

Prevent Peanut Allergies

5 Easy Ways to Introduce Peanut Foods

1. Mix with water, formula or breast milk

Thin 2 tsp. of peanut butter with 2-3 tsp. hot water, formula or breast milk. Allow to cool before serving.

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2. Mix with food

Blend 2 tsp. of peanut butter into 2-3 tbsp. of foods like infant cereal, applesauce, yogurt (if already tolerating dairy), pureed chicken or tofu.

3. Mix with produce

Stir in 2 tsp. of powdered peanut butter into 2 tbsp. of previously tolerated pureed fruits or vegetables.

4. Peanut snacks

Give your baby a peanut-containing teething food, such as peanut puffs.

5. Teething biscuits

Teething infants who are older and self-feeding may enjoy homemade peanut butter teething biscuits.

Remember:

The recommended way to introduce baby-friendly peanut foods depends on whether your child is at high risk of developing a peanut allergy.
Understand the symptoms of an allergic reaction and what to do.
For high-risk infants, the guidelines advise 2g of peanut protein at any meal or snack, three times per week.
Depending on your child’s risk, peanut foods should be introduced according to these guidelines after they’ve already started other solid foods.
Whole nuts should not be given to children under 5 years of age.
Do not give peanut butter from a spoon or in lumps/dollops to children under 4 years of age.