Timing of introduction of allergenic solids for infants at high risk
This position statement by the Canadian Paediatric Society describes the emerging evidence that early food introduction, between 4 to 6 months of age, may have a role in preventing food allergy, particularly for egg and peanut, in high-risk infants
Resource Information
Date
January 1, 2019
Author
Abrams E, Hildebrand K, Blair B, Chan E; Canadian Paediatric Society
Type
Evidence Summary
Setting
Community-at-large, Home, Primary Care
Age
Infant
Topic
Breastfeeding, Childhood Nutrition, Food Allergies | Intolerances, Special Diets
Language
English
Jurisdiction
Local/Municipal/Regional, Provincial, Provincial (Ontario), Provincial (outside Ontario), National
Tags
breastfeeding, dietary intake, diets, infants, nutrition guidelines