New Guidelines For Introducing Babies to Peanuts Are the Exact Opposite of What You've Been Told

Like with most new foods you introduce your infant to, you want to start them on it early in the day so that there is plenty of time to monitor them for a potential reaction. Dr. Erstein never recommends trying a new food before bed.

Reactions to look out for:

• Fussiness, crying, disgruntled appearances
• Skin rash or hives
• Diarrhea or vomiting