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Parental Intentions Regarding Introduction of Common Food Allergens During Complimentary Feeding
Authors: Breathnach, A., Geoghegan, R., & Moylett, E.
- Journals: Pediatr Allergy Immunol
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- Year: 2021
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Food allergy affects 5-6% of Irish children with 3-6% of preschool children affected. Common food allergens in preschool children are milk, egg and peanut while peanut, tree-nut, fish and shellfish allergies are more common in older children1. Recent studies such as LEAP2 and EAT3 reported that regular consumption of common allergy associated foods early in the complementary feeding period resulted in a protective effect on the development of food allergy2,3. Current guidelines recommend that solid foods should be introduced into the infant diet around 6 months of age, including the common allergenic foods, and these foods should be continued on a regular basis. For children at a higher risk of developing food allergy, the early introduction (from 4 months of age) of egg and peanut may be beneficial.