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Feeding babies foods containing peanut as early as possible can help prevent peanut allergy, but many parents remain confused about this tactic and require more support to get it right.

Some parents mistakenly believe the purpose is to test if their baby is allergic, which leads to fears of severe allergic reaction and hesitation in peanut introduction.

Guidelines recommending early peanut introduction came out in 2017, following research showing it could reduce peanut allergies by over 80%.

Timing and consistency are crucial - peanut introduction should start as soon as the baby starts eating solids, around 6 months of age, and continue twice a week through the first year and into toddler years.

Pediatricians are key to helping parents better understand early peanut introduction, as they are the primary source of information on this topic.

Parents need clearer guidance and more support, including reassurance about the low risk of severe allergic reactions in infants, to successfully implement the guidelines. | #misconceptions #preventingpeanutallergy #persist #parents #study #shows #health #healthnews #medicine #medical #medicalnews #healthcare