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In this episode, I’m covering:

• What the Big 8 allergenic foods are and why current guidance and research recommends introducing them EARLY in order to prevent food allergy

• What to do if your baby has a reaction when you’re trying new foods...yes this stuff can seem scary but being prepared will help you build confidence in feeding!

• A recommended framework for how you introduce all 8 allergenic foods + sesame during the first 9 weeks of baby-led weaning

LINKS from episode

• Book “Eat the Eight: Preventing Food Allergy with Food and the Imperfect Art of Medicine” by Dr. Ron Sunog on Amazon here

• Puffworks Baby peanut butter puffs for safe introduction of peanut protein for babies age 6 months+ use code BABYLED for 10% off

• Food Allergy Research & Education - link to foodallergy.org

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