#54 - Early Introduction of Allergens in Babies

<p class="sqsrte-large preFlex flexIn">What is early allergen introduction for babies?</p> <p class="preFlex flexIn">Are you still confused about when to feed your baby allergens? Over the past few decades, there has been quite a shift in thinking about the early introduction of food allergens for babies, so your confusion is wholly justified. Dr. G dives into this exact topic and talks to two professionals, Meenal Lele and Dr. Katie Marks-Cogan, in the field of early introduction. She explores why the guidelines for introducing allergens have changed and how to introduce allergens safely and consistently. </p> What we cover in this podcast about the early introduction of food allergens: <p class="preFlex flexIn">What inspired Meenal and Katie to develop products to help parents with early allergen introduction?</p> <p class="preFlex flexIn">What is early food introduction? Why are we no longer avoiding food allergens in babies? </p> <p class="preFlex flexIn">What studies have shaped the protocol change around introducing allergens to babies? How does this impact 'high-risk' children?</p> <p class="preFlex flexIn">The challenges for the studies and compliance hurdles parents faced.  </p> <p class="preFlex flexIn">Why do babies develop food allergies? What hypotheses point to the increase in food allergies in children over the past three decades?</p> <p>The guidelines for early introduction of allergens. How to feed allergens to infants safely?</p> <p class="preFlex flexIn">Why do you want to consider the early introduction of allergens with your babies? </p> <p class="preFlex flexIn">The role of food allergies in a baby's eczema: if your baby has eczema, will they develop food allergies? When to see an allergist for your baby?</p> <p class="preFlex flexIn">What is the best practice for diagnosing a baby's allergies, and why is testing not always appropriate? How to work with your medical team and rely on something other than online information. </p> <p class="preFlex flexIn">Fundamental studies about the early in