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Experts now recommend introducing peanut-containing foods to infants early, typically around 4-6 months, to prevent peanut allergies. This approach reverses previous advice to avoid peanuts, which inadvertently led to a rise in allergies. Studies show that early and consistent exposure can significantly reduce the risk of developing a peanut allergy. Organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics support this practice, emphasizing that introducing peanuts alongside other solid foods is crucial for allergy prevention. This proactive strategy has proven highly effective, preventing tens of thousands of allergy cases.
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- When to introduce kids to peanuts to help avoid allergies, according to experts The Washington Post
- Peanut Allergies Have Plummeted in Children, Study Shows The New York Times
- Guidelines for Early Food Introduction and Patterns of Food Allergy | Pediatrics | American Academy of Pediatrics AAP
- Reversing peanut advice prevented tens of thousands of allergy cases, researchers say NPR
- Advice to feed babies peanuts early and often helped thousands of kids avoid allergies PBS
