WHEN & HOW to introduce peanut butter to a baby? WHEN & HOW to introduce

[angelaplaxton]

other nut butters? A) My guy and I are curious when to introduce the normal peanut butter to our daughter(14 months) and how would I serve it to her?
B) Is it ok to give her natural or not natural?
C) How long does it take for a reaction; signs, skin rashes? ect..

 

[peacebuffalo]

Most doctors say wait until they are 2 yr.

If she is allergic to peas hold off on the peanut butter

My granddaughter was started on peanut butter with peanut butter crackers and peanut butter flavored cereal... just to see if she liked the taste. She prefers the Nuttella (hazelnut) and cream cheese and jam.

W.I.C. provides peanut butter to children once they turn one year.

 

[lpgirl138]

Please don't listen to people who say PB if fine. It is not ok until at least after 1 year. 300,000,000 people are allergic to peanuts. It is the largest food allergen!

"Peanuts make the top of the big 8 list of food allergies but there really is no definitive answer to this question. Much depends on your family history. If you or anyone in your child's family has a food allergy or allergic type disorder (like asthma or eczema) or if your child has had a food allergy in the past, then you should wait to introduce peanuts and peanut butter. How long? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, you should wait until your child is 3 years old."-http://babyparenting.about.com/od/nutritionandfeeding/f/peanutbutter.htm

I would at least until your child can express to you discomfort. Then maybe you would be able to catch an allergic reaction. My husband as well as brother are allergic to peanuts and could very easily die if they are ingested.

 

[Tit for Tat]

Its fine for her to have peanut butter now. She is over a year old.Personally I love natural because it is a bit healthier in terms of oils. But that is a personal choice. Any allergy would show quickly. In terms of a mild reaction such as a rash to severe such as trouble breathing. Severe reactions are not super common despite what you may hear on the news.Holding off things such as peanuts(though peanuts are not actually a nut) does not reduce chances of allergies. It may in fact increase it. You could try giving her PB&J or crackers with a little peanut butter. I would not give it to her just by itself as it is sticky and gooey and can be hard for her to swallow. Jelly helps it go down better, even plain bread or crackers will do.

The AAP has actually change their stance on nuts and common allergens

In January 2008, the American Academy of Pediatrics reversed its stance on delaying the introduction of common allergens like dairy, eggs, and nuts, stating that there was "no current convincing evidence that delaying their introduction beyond [the age of four to six months] has a significant protective effect on the development of atopic disease."

This means that, contrary to earlier recommendations, it is now the AAP's stance that dairy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, and seafood are safe to introduce to your baby at the same time you introduce other foods. As always, however, your allergist or pediatrician is the best source for specific recommendations for your family.

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