How Can You Prevent Food Allergies?
Prevention
The following measures can help lower the risk that food allergies will develop in infants and young children in families with a history of allergies:
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Don't introduce solid foods until 6 months of age.
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Breastfeed babies until they are at least 1 year old. However, you also will have to avoid highly allergenic foods since allergens can pass through breast milk. If breastfeeding isn't possible, discuss the choice of formula with your doctor.
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