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How to prevent food allergies in children

January 3, 2021 by Julie Leave a Comment

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If you’re concerned about pediatric food intolerance or you’ve ever wondered how to prevent food allergies in babies and toddlers, I have some great tips I’m sharing with you today.

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Preventing Childhood Food Allergies

What are common food allergies in babies?

Food allergies are rising, with 1 in 10 children having a food allergy, even without a family history. The most common food allergies in children are cow’s milk, eggs, peanuts, and tree nuts (i.e., walnuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios, pecans) allergies. Less common allergies include fish, shellfish, wheat, and soy. (Source)

Signs of food sensitivity and symptoms

Symptoms of food allergies may come on suddenly or develop over several hours. Mild symptoms of food allergies include sneezing or stuffy/runny nose, itchy/watery eyes, swelling or rash, stomach cramps, or diarrhea.

Severe symptoms (anaphylaxis) are difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips/tongue/throat, hives, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting.

If your baby has severe eczema, an allergy screening may be required. Definitely discuss this topic with your pediatrician. 


Here’s some great food allergy 101.

What are some preventive measures for food allergies? 

prevent food allergies in children

  1. Continue to eat foods that are common food allergies during pregnancy.
  2. Continue to eat foods that are common allergens while breastfeeding.
  3. Introduce allergens to babies around 4-6 months and continue regularly and consistently. 

Recent studies have shown that introducing allergens to your baby early and often can help reduce the risk of developing allergies by up to 80%. 

“To prevent peanut and/or egg allergy, peanut and egg should be introduced around [4-]6 months of life.” – AAAAI, ACAAI, and CSACI
Statement from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI); the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI); and the CSACI (Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology)

Breastmilk or baby formula should remain the primary source of nutrition for babies through their first year. But, just as we introduce baby foods or finger foods when the baby can sit up, we can also introduce common allergens for exposure.

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I would have loved to have Ready Set Food available when my son was a baby. I introduced allergens myself, blending tor gently mixing into his snacks to observe for any reactions. Ready, Set, Food is a super convenient and streamlined process to help new moms introduce food allergens early to avoid food allergies in children.

Ready, Set, Food! is an allergist-developed system that gently introduces baby to the most common food allergens – peanut, egg, and milk – and gives baby the best defense against food allergies!  Ready Set Food – Introduce Food Allergens To Your Baby. Recommended By 500+ Pediatricians And Allergists.

Here’s a quick video that tells how it works:

Ready Set Food is an easy and all-natural way to introduce your baby to peanut, egg, and milk. The product is a powder you can mix into baby foods, breastmilk, or formula.

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