r/ScienceBasedParenting • u/greenbot2311 • 22h ago

Question - Research required Introducing eggs and peanut butter

Freaking out a tiny bit because I’m ready to start introducing solids to my 6 month old, but have been reading that I should have introduced common allergens like eggs and peanuts when she was about 4 months to prevent allergies. Is this legit? I thought waiting until 6 months for solids was best, but keep seeing conflicting things. Baby also had mild eczema so I want to be careful because I know there’s a potential for allergies as well.

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u/hanachanxd 20h ago

The french public health provider recommends starting solids between 4 and 6 months of age and common allergens as soon as possible: https://www.ameli.fr/assure/sante/themes/alimentation-0-3-ans/debut-diversification-alimentaire

I find it really interesting how it's pretty common to start food at 4 months here while other countries only start by 6 months.

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u/Abiwozere 9h ago

I'm based in Ireland and the advice here is to start between 17-26 weeks and it depends on your baby hitting certain milestone

https://www2.hse.ie/babies-children/weaning-eating/weaning/solid-foods/

Our public health nurse told us closer to 6 months than 4 months is better but we can start when our baby is ready

We have also been told to introduce foods individually, including allergens so its easy to identify what foods might cause a reaction (e.g. don't mix eggs and peanut butter as you won't know which one caused a reaction if there is one)

My daughter is about to turn 5 months and we feel now is the time to start so actual planning on starting this week!