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Can my baby have peanut butter?
A quick, age-by-age answer with how to serve it safely. Checked against AAP 2017, NIAID, LEAP study.
Often introduced early, but talk to your doctor first.
Peanut is a top allergen. For high-risk babies with eczema or egg allergy, guidance supports introducing peanut as early as 4 to 6 months, but under a doctor’s direction. For most babies, 6 months is the typical start.
How to serve: Never a spoonful or thick glob, which is a choking risk. Thin smooth peanut butter into a puree, or stir it into yogurt or oatmeal.
Introduce it, thinned out, and watch for a reaction.
Early, regular introduction of peanut lowers the risk of a peanut allergy, per the LEAP study. Offer a small amount, then watch for about two hours the first few times.
How to serve: Never a spoonful or thick glob, which is a choking risk. Thin smooth peanut butter into a puree, or spread a very thin layer on soft toast.
Sources: AAP 2017, NIAID, LEAP study. This is general guidance, not medical advice. Ask your pediatrician about your child.
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