What I Wish I’d Known When My Kids Were Infants

All my kids were introduced to peanut butter slowly after they were at least one year old. Back then, that was the guideline. You don’t give your kids peanuts because they might be allergic to them.

Once they were in elementary school all four loved eating peanut butter sandwiches and never had any adverse effects from eating so much peanut butter.

In this NY Times article, studies have shown a drop in peanut butter allergies due to new guidance stating to introduce peanuts and other foods early to build up tolerance.

Early introduction to the nine commonly allergenic foods a couple of times a week — like a pea-sized smear of peanut butter or a small bite of scrambled eggs, said Dr. Bracho-Sanchez — can help train an infant’s immune system.

On this past week’s Analog(ue) episode, Myke mentions his daughter has had a bit of an egg allergy and they have slowly been introducing eggs to her. My kids had eggs all the time and never had any issues.

I think that it just goes to show that you should raise your kids how you see fit and what you feel is correct and not based on what the current studies are stating because thoughts and ideas change constantly.