Is it egg whites or egg yolks a baby shouldn’t have before a year? I saw it on here somewhere a few days ago and now I can’t find it nor do I remember. My daughter is 7 1/2 months old. I don’t want to give her eggs but some of the baby food has egg whites in it.
Help. Thank you.
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1 Starry Eyes // Nov 10, 2008
egg white!
2 nrgstar427 // Nov 10, 2008
Egg whites should be avoided until after 1 year. Egg yolks are OK after 9 months, provided that she doesn’t have any egg allergies.
3 Barbara S // Nov 10, 2008
Yolks are fine. Whites are not. They contain a chemical called albumin that can potentially cause an allergic reaction.
I don’t know of any commercial baby food that contains egg whites. If you’re making your own, leave the whites out, at least until your LO is a year old. Good luck!
4 Nina Lee // Nov 10, 2008
Whites are the ones that should wait.
My 8 month old LOVES eggs!!! I just scramble the yolk and cook it in the microwave (in one of his little bowls) and then cut it up before serving. It’s one of his favorite foods!!
5 I ♥ my thumbs down fairy // Nov 10, 2008
i scramble up the whole thing and give it to her since about 8-9 months and she likes it and has never had any problems. but also, there are no food allergies in my family
6 Sunsolei 4 Obama // Nov 10, 2008
Egg whites!
7 Pippin // Nov 10, 2008
Egg whites are the allergenic part.
However, current research says that there is no need to routinely avoid allergins in babies old enough for solids. (It doesn’t reduce the risk of allergy.) If baby has no other allergies and there’s no strong family history, she can eat the whole egg.
8 USMC Wife, Pitbull Mama // Nov 10, 2008
Some say no egg whites until one year, some say no eggs until one year. My daughter has had eggs a couple of times and she’s 11 months now. I only gave her a little bit to try, we live near a hospital in case something went wrong. She loves them and I’ll be giving her more in about a month.
9 mystic_eye_cda // Nov 10, 2008
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9646449/page/2/
The lack of variety in the American approach also could be a problem. Exposing infants to more foods may help them adapt to different foods later, which Ludwig says may be key to getting older children to eat healthier.
Food allergy fears get some of the blame for the bland approach. For decades doctors have said the best way to prevent allergies is to limit infants to bland foods, avoiding seasonings, citrus, nuts and certain seafood.
But Butte’s review found no evidence that children without family histories of food allergies benefit from this. Others suspect avoiding certain foods or eating bland diets actually could make allergies more likely. Some exposure might be a good thing.
http://www.homemade-baby-food-recipes.com/when-can-my-baby-eat-eggs.html
So when can I give my baby eggs?
Because of the fact that many children tend to be allergic to egg whites, doctors advise that you avoid egg whites altogether for the first year. If there is a family history of food allergy, then it might be worth excluding egg whites from your baby’s diet for the first 2 years.
Well cooked egg yolk, however, can be given to your baby from 6 months of age - although you may want to wait on egg yolk, too, if there is a family history of allergy. The easiest way to separate the yolk from the white is to hard boil the egg, then simply remove the yolk. Alternatively, you can crack a raw egg into two, then tip the yolk back and forth between the shell halves, allowing the white to drain into a cup. However, some traces of egg white may remain and even tiny traces can lead to a severe reaction in an allergic baby.
http://babyparenting.about.com/od/startingsolids/f/startingeggs.htm
Start with Egg Yolks
What this means is that you can introduce an egg yolk before an egg white, beginning at around 6 months of age. They’re quite nutritious, too. A 2002 study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that egg yolks can increase iron levels in babies 6-12 months of age and that eggs fortified with Omega-3 fatty acids also help increase DHA levels in the same age range. Both of these findings are a bonus for babies who are starting to lose their own iron stores or who might have to be weaned from breast milk at this age.
While you can separate the yolk from the white before cooking, this can sometimes leave bits of egg white behind. Even a little bit of the the protein can cause a reaction. The best way to separate the egg is to cook it first by hard boiling. Then you can carefully peel off the egg white (use it in your own tuna salad or other salad) and mash the yolk with a fork. To get a smoother consistency, add breast milk, formula or water a little at a time while you mash.
Introduce Egg Whites Later
For families that have no history of allergies or related illnesses like eczema or asthma, egg whites can be introduced starting at 1 year of age. For families with a history of these illnesses, The American Academy of Pediatrics says it’s best to wait to introduce eggs until your child is 2 years of age.
Whether or not you have a history, the first time you introduce eggs, be sure to watch for the signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficulty breathing or asthma symptoms, swelling of the mouth or throat, vomiting or diarrhea and loss of consciousness), know how to respond and be ready to call 9-1-1 immediately.
10 crimarcan // Nov 10, 2008
Egg whites are the no no. It is actually the high protein content in the whites that can cause issues. It is difficult for most infants to process in their little bellies. I wouldn’t recommend baby food containing egg whites. I make all my daughter’s food myself so I can control exactly what goes in it. It’s really easy to do and works out cheaper too. I won’t feed her anything I wouldn’t be willing to eat myself.