Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro Peanuts: How to Safely Offer Peanuts for Baby-Led Weaning
Sep 13, 2021
Learn how to safely introduce peanuts to your baby to help prevent allergies! Discover practical methods for offering peanut protein without the choking hazards of thick peanut butter. Explore the LEAP study's findings on early exposure and its benefits for healthy brain development. Get tips on using peanut flour for homemade baby foods and find out about suitable peanut snacks for infants. Plus, there are insights into the latest breast pump technology for convenience!
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Early Peanut Introduction Insight
- Introducing peanut protein early reduces peanut allergy risk later in life significantly.
- Old advice to delay allergenic foods until after one year is outdated and incorrect.
Identify High-Risk Babies
- High-risk babies have severe eczema or egg allergy and need targeted introduction timing.
- Consult pediatricians for early peanut introduction between four and six months in such cases.
Thin Peanut Butter Safely
- Avoid feeding thick peanut butter to babies due to choking hazard; thin it out with yogurt, breast milk, or unsweetened applesauce.
- Ensure peanut butter is unsalted and unsweetened, and stir natural peanut butter well before use.