{"id":130,"date":"2024-10-17T12:55:01","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T16:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/peanutallergyprevention\/?page_id=130"},"modified":"2024-10-30T14:27:02","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T18:27:02","slug":"landing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/peanutallergyprevention\/home\/landing\/","title":{"rendered":"Practical Ways to Introduce Babies to Peanuts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Introducing your baby to peanuts could mean lifelong protection.<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Children should be introduced to peanut-containing foods between 4 and 6 months of age.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It’s important to start early.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You can reduce your child’s risk of peanut allergies by up to 86%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Early introduction only has the potential to reduce peanut allergies. Studies found no evidence<\/span> <\/strong>of it increasing peanut allergies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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This early protection is sustained over time. Children continue to have lower risk<\/strong> of developing a peanut allergy as they age.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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5 easy ways to introduce peanuts to your infant.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most infants can safely be fed peanut products around six months of age when they are beginning other solid foods.  If your infant has severe Eczema, egg allergy or both \u2013 discuss with your infant\u2019s healthcare provider before introducing any foods containing peanuts. When you’re ready, try these easy ways to get started:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mix with water, formula or breast milk<\/strong>
Thin 2 teaspoons of peanut butter with 2-3 tablespoons of hot water, formula or breast milk. Allow to cool before serving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mix with food<\/strong>
Blend 2 teaspoons of peanut butter into 2-3 tablespoons of foods like infant cereal, yogurt (if already tolerating dairy), pureed chicken or tofu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mix with produce<\/strong>
Stir 2 teaspoons of powdered peanut butter into 2 tablespoons of previously tolerated pureed fruits or vegetables.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Peanut snacks<\/strong>
Give your baby a peanut-containing teething food, such as peanut puffs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Teething biscuits<\/strong>
Teething infants who are older and self-feeding may enjoy homemade
peanut butter teething biscuits. Find a recipe for teething biscuits at
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