Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro Sesame: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food
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Jun 2, 2025 Discover the rising concerns around sesame allergies, which have made it a top contender for allergenic foods. Learn effective ways to safely introduce sesame to your baby's diet using tahini and black sesame seed powder. The focus is on practicality and safety, with tips to avoid choking hazards while monitoring for allergic reactions. Perfect for parents eager to explore new foods with their little ones!
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Sesame Allergy's Growing Significance
- Sesame allergy is rising and ranks as the ninth most common food allergy, after the main "Big 8."
- It's more prevalent in some countries like Israel, where it's third most common.
Avoid Whole Seeds; Use Safe Forms
- Do not feed babies whole sesame seeds or crunchy sesame snacks due to choking hazards.
- Use safe forms of sesame like tahini or black sesame seed powder for baby self-feeding.
Sesame Introduction Feeding Framework
- Introduce sesame early and often with no fixed dose guidelines, similar to other allergenic foods.
- Use a five-step feeding framework with allergenic foods on Fridays, repeated over three days to watch for reactions.