Solids for Babies

Allergen hub

Baby food allergen introduction guide

Guide hub

Common allergen foods need a calm, cautious approach. Use these pages for general education and ask a clinician for severe eczema, known allergy, or previous reaction.

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Before first serving

Readiness and higher-risk context

Start only when baby is ready for solids, then pause for clinician guidance when severe eczema, known allergy, egg allergy, previous reaction, or other medical context is present.

Open the allergen introduction flow
Serving form

Texture still comes before the ingredient

Allergen foods still need baby-appropriate texture and choking-risk changes: thin sticky spreads, cook egg fully, moisten fish, and avoid whole nuts or dry chunks.

Check safe serving shapes
Caregiver notes

Track the food, form, and questions

Use calm first servings and write down the food, preparation form, date, amount, and concerns you want to discuss with a pediatric clinician.

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Egg Allergen

Use caution

Egg

Egg is a common allergen. Introduce when baby is well, and ask a clinician if baby has severe eczema or known allergy.
Peanut Butter Allergen

Use caution

Peanut Butter

Peanut is a common allergen. Ask a pediatric clinician first for severe eczema, egg allergy, or prior reactions.
Yogurt Dairy

Use caution

Yogurt

Milk is a common allergen. Ask a clinician for known dairy allergy or prior reactions.
Salmon Fish

Use caution

Salmon

Fish is a common allergen. Introduce thoughtfully and ask a clinician for allergy concerns.
Bread Allergen

Use caution

Bread

Wheat is a common allergen. Check labels for milk, egg, sesame, or other allergens.

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