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– YouTube youtube.com<\/a> <\/p>\n

Early exposure\u2013not avoidance\u2013is key<\/p>\n

In 2015, Gideon Lack<\/a>, Professor of Pediatric Allergy at King\u2019s College London, published his team’s findings in a study<\/a> dubbed the Learning Early About Peanut Allergy (LEAP) trial. The findings showed that introducing peanut products to infants significantly reduced their chance of developing peanut allergies by more than 80%, and that this resistance persisted in about 70% of the kids as they reached young adulthood.<\/p>\n

These findings led officials to create new guidelines encouraging the early introduction of peanuts to infants as young as 4 months old. These new guidelines reportedly<\/a> reduced peanut allergy cases by 27% in children under the age of three, and reduced them by over 40% after the exposure recommendation was expanded in a public health effort in 2017. Continued monitoring and testing over the years further cemented the effectiveness of early exposure to peanuts, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).<\/p>\n

\u201cToday\u2019s findings should reinforce parents\u2019 and caregivers\u2019 confidence that feeding their young children peanut products beginning in infancy according to established guidelines can provide lasting protection from peanut allergy,\u201d said NIAID Director Jeanne Marrazzo<\/a> in 2024. \u201cIf widely implemented, this safe, simple strategy could prevent tens of thousands of cases of peanut allergy among the 3.6 million children born in the United States each year.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pediatricians, child care specialists, and allergists back up this study<\/p>\n

Professionals in both child care and allergy treatment recommend early introduction to peanuts.<\/p>\n

“Early and consistent peanut consumption, starting in infancy, is the only proven way to reduce the risk of developing a peanut allergy,\u201d allergist and pediatrician Dr. Alice Hoyt<\/a> tells GOOD. “I recommend that all babies start peanut and other allergenic foods as early as four to six months when they\u2019re ready for solids, and that once introduced, they consume them regularly.<\/p>\n

Licensed speech pathologist and feeding specialist Jordyn Koveleski Gorman<\/a>, who worked with Dr. Lack from 2022 to 2024 regarding early peanut introduction through Lack\u2019s Mission MightyMe Puff products, echoed and reiterated the data of early exposure\u2019s effectiveness in an interview with GOOD.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe earlier we introduce allergens, the more we decrease the risk of allergies later in life,\u201d said Gorman. \u201cIf peanuts are introduced between four to ten months of age, the risk of developing peanut allergies could be reduced by up to 80%.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gorman also pointed out that many parents and pediatricians are still hesitant to introduce peanuts at such a young age because this data is still relatively new compared to the peanut avoidance recommendations that had been established for decades.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe previous recommendation was to avoid or delay peanuts to prevent potential allergies, but this fresher data is still new enough that some pediatricians or parents still aren\u2019t aware,\u201d said Gorman. \u201cParents are terrified of an allergic reaction, so naturally they\u2019d side with avoidance.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHow can I safely introduce peanuts to my baby?\u201d<\/p>\n

If you would like to expose your infant to peanuts early and safely to reduce the risk of peanut allergy, the NIAID has published guidelines<\/a> and recommendations for parents.<\/p>\n

First, talk with your child\u2019s primary care provider\/pediatrician before introducing peanut products to your baby. They may perform an allergy test or refer you to a specialist for additional tests. The results of these tests could determine whether it\u2019s safe to introduce your child to peanuts at home, in supervision alongside your child\u2019s doctor to monitor their reaction, or if your child should not be exposed to peanuts at all. If, upon feeding, your child shows signs of eczema, your doctor might recommend delaying introducing peanuts to your baby\u2019s diet until they\u2019re six months old before attempting to incorporate peanut products into their diet again. <\/p>\n

However, if the child shows no symptoms at all, you\u2019re free to feed peanut products to your baby, provided that they\u2019re prepared safely for your baby to eat. The experts who spoke to GOOD offered recommendations on how to introduce peanuts into your baby’s diet.<\/p>\n

\u201cNuts and straight nut butters are a choking hazard for babies, so I recommend either mixing peanut powder into a puree or diluting peanut butter with water or breast milk, or using Mission MightyMe Peanut Puffs<\/a>, which were developed by the doctor who led the research that changed feeding guidelines globally to recommend early introduction,\u201d Dr. Hoyt said to GOOD. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe easiest way to introduce peanuts to your baby is to thin out peanut butter with water and offer it on a spoon, put that mixture into any puree, or coat it on a soft solid like a banana,\u201d said Gorman.<\/p>\n

@jamiesyang<\/a><\/p>\n

Did you know introducing peanuts early on helps decrease the chances of developing a peanut allergy\u2014 This is her first time trying peanut butter & here are 5 ways to safely introduce! Make sure to do this during the day time incase your baby does develop a peanut allergy you can immediately call pediatrics. Signs to look for if they are allergic: rash, hives, swelling, trouble breathing, vomiting, etc #solid #solidsjourney #postpartumjourney #feedingbaby<\/p>\n

It is important to reiterate that you should still check with your child\u2019s physician before introducing any new foods to their diet, to ensure that everything is monitored and their health is at the forefront. It\u2019s important for parents and their child’s care team to stick together like peanut butter and jelly when introducing potential allergens.<\/p>\n