Allergy Prevention
Feeding the most common allergy causing foods to babies (infants) by 12 months of age may prevent or reduce the chance of them developing food allergy. These foods include egg, peanut, cow’s milk (dairy), tree nuts, soy, sesame, wheat, fish, and other seafood. They can be introduced to around six months of age (not before four months), while continuing to breastfeed if possible.
It is important to feed these foods to children regularly as part of a varied diet once they are introduced. Not eating the foods regularly may result in food allergy development.
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Fast Facts about Introducing Foods and Allergy Prevention
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How to Introduce Solid Foods for Allergy Prevention
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Useful Links
Nip allergies in the Bub - a National Allergy Council initiative with information about preventing food allergy
Webpage updated April 2025