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

Before ever introducing peanuts into an infant’s diet, it's important to determine if they’re at high risk for an allergy. They may be considered high-risk if:

• Allergies run in your family
• Your infant already has an identified food allergy
• Your baby suffers from eczema

If your infant falls into any of those three categories, see your pediatrician and have them evaluated first before introducing them to peanuts. If none of the above apply, your child falls into the general population, and Dr. Erstein says it’s "typically safe to introduce peanuts at home early on."