Peanut Butter

Dawn - posted on 05/08/2009

I've seen 1 yr is ok unless there is a family history of food allergies also. I have also read some of the studies, and the percentage of children with real peanut allergies is really low. The media has hyped it to make us scared of pb. Just another thing that we are supposed to add to the list of things to be scared of.

Maria - posted on 05/08/2009

I have heard from the ped MD that 1 year old is the wait. My family are huge pb eaters so our son has eaten pb ever since he has had solid foods. I am sure if there is allergy history in your family that may be a different story, but if not I would say it would be ok. No adverse reactions here.

Heather - posted on 05/06/2009

I give my son almond butter instead because we DO have a family history of allergies, but I will probably try peanut butter by the time he is two.

Kasia - posted on 05/06/2009

Just today my daughter's doctor said it's considered ok now to let them try pb between 1-2 years, might actually fend off the allergies if it's introduced early. She said let her try it twice before you determine it's ok, an allergy might not show up the first time they try it. Oh AND wait until later if you or your hubbie have or had a peanut allergy.

Amy - posted on 05/06/2009

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to all the moms who said it was ok after 1!! We had peanut butter for the first time last night and he reacted like I had given him ambrosia!!!! When I got out the tub today he got so excited he almost flew! It was hysterical!

Heather - posted on 05/03/2009

i gave my daughter peanut butter at 1, the lastest I've heard was 18months. Don't wait till 7 years. I've heard waiting too long can actually be what causes the allergy.

Amanda - posted on 05/02/2009

ya I give my son peanut butter to

Amy - posted on 05/02/2009

Thanks guys! It hadn't occured to me to try peanut butter, but I bet Alex would love a sandwich.

Danielle - posted on 05/02/2009

I heard it was two years old though, only for digestion reasons.



I am afraid too for allergy reasons. They don't run in my husbands family and i have no idea about mine. After reading all your posts, i just might have to have him try it. Thanks

Kara - posted on 04/30/2009

I read that article as well and then the next month in the same magazine, I saw an article that said they believe the holding off of peanuts makes the allergy more likely. I agree with the other posters. Unless you have a family allergy of peanuts, go ahead. Heck, I have already fed Jack shellfish too.

Melissa - posted on 04/30/2009

Unless there is a history if peanut allergies in your family, you can try peanut butter (spread lightly) after the age of one year. Just be sure to wait a few days in between each new food you offer in case there is a reaction so you will know the cause.

Emily - posted on 04/30/2009

I'm pretty positive you can give your child PB once they're 1. My 15 month old loves peanut butter sandwiches :)

Cara - posted on 04/30/2009

sorry...if there is a family allergy then you should wait longer!

Cara - posted on 04/30/2009

I always heard that you should hold off giving peanut butter until the age of 1, unless there is a peanut allergy in your family. My son is 15 months old and loves peanut butter! Plus it's a good source of protein. With every thing new you give your daughter, introduce it, then wait a few days to see if she has a reaction. If not I think you're good to go! Just make sure that it is smooth peanut butter (the nuts are a choking hazard) and always spread it thinly on bread or crackers, never give it by itself.