https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:58:15 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-introduce-allergenic-foods#post-2675525 Fri, 06 Jan 2017 20:13:55 +0000 atoz 2675525@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks all! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-introduce-allergenic-foods#post-2674805 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 20:39:35 +0000 snowjewelz 2674805@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Neither of us or our families have a history of allergies so we just introduced anything and everything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-introduce-allergenic-foods#post-2674724 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 19:39:10 +0000 Alba4 2674724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Everything before 1! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-introduce-allergenic-foods#post-2674706 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 19:16:29 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2674706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunny: I gave DD creamy peanut butter on toast. </p> <p>I introduced them all by 8 months or so. The only thing I held off on was honey. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-introduce-allergenic-foods#post-2674702 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 19:05:40 +0000 sugarpea 2674702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunny: The first time we just spread some natural peanut butter on homemade teething biscuits and let him chew it. We've also mixed it into some quinoa cereal. We did the same thing for other nut butters (like almond butter and cashew butter). We just watched him extra closely the first couple of times he had each nut butter. I'm not familiar with bamba - sorry! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-introduce-allergenic-foods#post-2674701 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 19:05:39 +0000 Anya 2674701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunny: i got peanut butter from a store that grinds it fresh. We stared with a smear on my finger that she licked off, then increased to a baby spoon full over the next few days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-introduce-allergenic-foods#post-2674694 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 18:59:24 +0000 sugarpea 2674694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We started at 6 months and honey is the only thing we're waiting on :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-introduce-allergenic-foods#post-2674687 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 18:50:15 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2674687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As soon as possible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-introduce-allergenic-foods#post-2674686 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 18:49:55 +0000 sunny 2674686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For those of you who introduced peanuts early, how did you do it? Did you take any special precautions (e.g. have benadryl on hand)? Did you try bamba? Did you try peanut butter (Plain or diluted with anything)? </p> <p>I'm nervous! I want to do this soon. LO is 10 months and we haven't tried any of the major allergens yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-introduce-allergenic-foods#post-2674685 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 18:49:48 +0000 PawPrints 2674685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had read the preliminary research conclusions on this and so were proactive about introducing them as soon as we felt she could effectively chew and swallow them. I would definitely be offering her peanut butter and eggs by that age. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-introduce-allergenic-foods#post-2674683 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 18:48:24 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2674683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As early as possible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-introduce-allergenic-foods#post-2674677 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 18:44:18 +0000 Anya 2674677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did peanut butter first but any other foods weren't at any specific time, just whenever we had them as part of our meals. No family history of allergies either. </p> <p>@mrswin: same, honey was the only thing I waited for a specified time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-introduce-allergenic-foods#post-2674646 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 17:54:57 +0000 mrswin 2674646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@atoz: We introduced them as they came up in something we were eating. The only rule we followed was no honey before 1 because of the botulism risks. Our doctor said that the new recommendations suggest not delaying introduction for any reason. There are no significant allergies on either side of our family which increased our comfort level. As soon as we started solids I made sure to have Benadryl on hand and asked the Dr about dosage just incase. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-introduce-allergenic-foods#post-2674645 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 17:53:58 +0000 littlejoy 2674645@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't have a history of allergies either (though my LO was allergic to cow's milk). Even still, our doc recommended BLW starting at 6 months, or once baby could sit unassisted, and introducing all foods (even allergy risk foods) on a normal basis. She also said there wasn't a need to introduce 1 food at a time (or you'd still be introducing foods at 2+ years old). We were told we could come to her office if we were nervous about a certain food (and test it there). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-introduce-allergenic-foods#post-2674642 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 17:51:37 +0000 hellobeeboston 2674642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They recommend peanuts at 6 months now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-introduce-allergenic-foods#post-2674641 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 17:50:20 +0000 Silva 2674641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As soon as possible. A lot of new research recommends that earlier introduction may help avoid future allergies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-introduce-allergenic-foods#post-2674637 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 17:48:47 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2674637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>7 months, but I wanted to wait until 8. DH gave DD a bite of pad Thai while on a cruise (middle of the ocean day too, no less) while I was somewhere else, after I explicitly told him no allergens on the cruise. He forgot pad Thai had highly allergenic foods?! Good thing the peanuts, eggs, and shrimp didn't cause any reactions, but I was still pissed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-introduce-allergenic-foods#post-2674633 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 17:45:20 +0000 atoz 2674633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD is 7 months and so far isn't super into solids--we're doing a few spoonfuls a day but otherwise breastfeeding is going strong, and I'm okay with that. Food before one is mainly for fun, right? :wink: </p> <p>However, since we're not pushing solids a ton, I'm more unsure than ever about when to introduce the more common allergenic foods (strawberries, peanuts, egg whites, etc.). For what it's worth, no one in my family has a history of allergies. </p> <p>I plan on asking our pediatrician, but I'm curious to know when (and even how!) you all introduced various allergens with your LOs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-feed-an-early-eater#post-1597021 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 11:24:39 +0000 Zbug 1597021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Alright. I do make sure she nurse 30 min to an hour before eating, so I'm just going to let her lead the way. I just didn't want her to end up sick. Thank you for the advice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-feed-an-early-eater#post-1596409 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 07:01:40 +0000 Foodnerd81 1596409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: good point- I nurse first and keep those feedings pretty regular, so I feel like the solids are supplementing, not replacing. If they were replacing solids I'd worry more about nutritional balance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-feed-an-early-eater#post-1596404 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 06:56:07 +0000 looch 1596404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The priority was always milk first, then food. I didn't want my son filling up on applesauce. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-feed-an-early-eater#post-1596399 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 06:53:34 +0000 Foodnerd81 1596399@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually keep offering until she seems not interested- not openin her mouth so quickly, throwing things off the side of the tray, looking around instead of at me or her tray. Since she eats mostly fruits and vegetables I don't really worry about it being too much. There are things I will cut off- she eats an entre pear and I won't cut into a new one for her, I won't give her more than half an avocado (haha because I want some too!), and I really really limit banana because she gets constipated easily. I also limit her yogurt because I think she would just keep going! </p> <p>We do mostly blw so she automatically stops when she's done, so I just watch for her cues when I'm spoon feeding her. I take a pretty laid back approach and trust her, in general. She's been a really good eater since we started solids at six months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-feed-an-early-eater#post-1596332 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 04:43:14 +0000 Pumuckl 1596332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If your LO stops nursing when she is done then you can feed her solids until she refuses more food. My LO from one moment to the next stops eating when he is full. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-feed-an-early-eater#post-1596331 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 04:36:46 +0000 Mrs Hedgehog 1596331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD is 8 months and we are still trying to figure that out. In general, she loves eating and will eat just about anything you put infront of her, now that she can pick things up and feed herself (for the most part, we are still learning.) We have to watch her super closely because she will take bites that are too big and will choke (and it is terrifying when it is a for real, can't breath at all choke.) </p> <p>We always give her either the puffs, mum-mums or yogurt bites we got her or bits of our food. She may get a "lunch" when I eat but she almost always gets some kind of dinner. Admittedly as a way to occupy her while we eat and make sure she gets some real food and not just the puff/mum-mum/yogurt go-to's. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-feed-an-early-eater#post-1596327 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 04:14:55 +0000 daniellemybelle 1596327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We let her eat as much as she wants. Nine times out of ten she doesn't want that much but if we land on a food she loves &amp; she's in the right mood we just keep going until she stops opening her mouth for more! Right around the time I think she must be getting really full, her interest starts to slow down.</p> <p>I actually have the opposite problem though that I have to be really careful to not try to force feed her. I catch myself trying to get her to eat when she's clearly over it - I just hate wasting food! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-feed-an-early-eater#post-1596298 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 00:53:19 +0000 Sapphiresun 1596298@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have an almost 9 month old, and we're kind of hit and miss with the food. Pretty much whatever it is, I let her eat as much as she wants. She always has food after breastmilk, so it's not usually very much, although once in a while she'll down an entire pouch of puree. We do mostly baby led weaning, and sometimes it's hard to say what ends up in her tummy and what ends up on the floor... I only feed lunch and dinner, and even lunch is sometimes very little solids if we're out and about. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-feed-an-early-eater#post-1596290 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 00:10:45 +0000 Zbug 1596290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks guys! I was happy she likes the oatmeal but has no idea what an appropriate amount was! Now if only I could get her to eat all the peas, squash and avocado I've made... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-feed-an-early-eater#post-1596270 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 23:16:17 +0000 Dagny 1596270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always let LO eat unlimited vegetables, but have limited grains/fruit/dairy/meat. That's just my personal decision based on the type of diet I would like our family to be eating, but I totally agree with @SEATTLEMOM that babies know when to stop eating. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-feed-an-early-eater#post-1596238 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 22:00:23 +0000 lady grey 1596238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just let her eat as much as she wants until she is full(except for constipating foods like bananas!). Babies know when to stop eating. </p> <p>My LO didn't really like food for a long while. I offered him one meal a day starting at 5.5 months, and he didn't really take much until 9/10 months! He still isn't really that excited by it (at 11 months), and will absolutely refuse to eat if he has a cold or is under the weather. He does love his bottles, so he still gets five 5-6oz bottles per day. I think I need to cut down on his bottle volume to get him to eat a little more solid food. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-feed-an-early-eater#post-1596213 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 21:29:27 +0000 singingbee 1596213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well, my LO is 6.5 months old. We started eating solids around 5.5 months because she was actively trying to take our food. At a lactation club meeting, she tried to grab a grape and even the LC was like, "Oh, she is definitely ready for solid foods."</p> <p>We started with oatmeal cereal and then branched out to sweet potatoes and went on from there. We typically introduce a new food in the afternoons and then I send foods she has already had to the sitter's. We would do foods she's had for dinner and then we usually introduce a new food like this: 1-just new food, 2-3-new food with oatmeal cereal. We've started mixing foods that she's had together and she loves it. She hasn't really met a food she hasn't liked, but there are foods she obviously likes better. I don't feed her the same thing over and over again because I think she likes the variety. Nowadays it's better because she has a few things to choose from.<br /> Her schedule will be like this: 6 a.m. nurse, 9 a.m. bottle, 11:30 solids, 12:30 bottle, 3:30 bottle, 5:30 solids, 6:45/7 nurse and bed. </p>