28 min
Peanut Challenges in Babies - What You Need to Know! Food Allergy and Your Kiddo
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- Parenting
You've probably heard about doctors recommending babies eat peanut to prevent peanut allergy. This is a major shift from the recommendation made 20 years ago which recommended babies avoid this potentially allergenic food. Allergists did not have much evidence upon which to make that recommendation.
But now we have evidence that supports actually introducing peanut - in an age-appropriate, safe way - to babies who are at risk of peanut allergy as a way of preventing the development of peanut allergy. And in some babies who have already developed a peanut allergy, peanut products may be used to teach the immune system to tolerate peanut.
Does all this sound confusing? Tune in to this episode where I discuss with my friend and colleague - Dr. Jackie Bjelac - how peanut can be introduced to at-risk babies, and we go into detail about what to expect at a "food challenge."
Also, learn more on the accompanying infoblog where you can find the Food Challenge Checklist!
What's your food allergy question? Subscribe to our newsletter to ask your questions!
Looking for one-on-one time with a food allergist to finally get your food allergy questions answered? Sign up for Food Allergy Office Hours for Parents!
Engage with us on Instagram!
Are you in need of an allergist in your area?
AAAAI Allergist Finder
ACAAI Allergist Finder
OIT Allergist Finder
Would like to become a patient? Reach out to the Institute!
Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out the non-profit Code Ana.
This podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.
You've probably heard about doctors recommending babies eat peanut to prevent peanut allergy. This is a major shift from the recommendation made 20 years ago which recommended babies avoid this potentially allergenic food. Allergists did not have much evidence upon which to make that recommendation.
But now we have evidence that supports actually introducing peanut - in an age-appropriate, safe way - to babies who are at risk of peanut allergy as a way of preventing the development of peanut allergy. And in some babies who have already developed a peanut allergy, peanut products may be used to teach the immune system to tolerate peanut.
Does all this sound confusing? Tune in to this episode where I discuss with my friend and colleague - Dr. Jackie Bjelac - how peanut can be introduced to at-risk babies, and we go into detail about what to expect at a "food challenge."
Also, learn more on the accompanying infoblog where you can find the Food Challenge Checklist!
What's your food allergy question? Subscribe to our newsletter to ask your questions!
Looking for one-on-one time with a food allergist to finally get your food allergy questions answered? Sign up for Food Allergy Office Hours for Parents!
Engage with us on Instagram!
Are you in need of an allergist in your area?
AAAAI Allergist Finder
ACAAI Allergist Finder
OIT Allergist Finder
Would like to become a patient? Reach out to the Institute!
Does your kiddo's school need help with medical emergency response planning? Check out the non-profit Code Ana.
This podcast is the official podcast of the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy. Information on, within, and associated with this site and Food Allergy and Your Kiddo is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.
28 min