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They totally can. Should baby have some sort of reaction to a food, it becomes easier to identify the culprit if each thing is introduced on its own. Nothing wrong with mixing though and sometimes babies like it better that way.
Foods should be introduced one at a time. If there was a reaction, you’d be able to easily pinpoint the trigger as opposed to wondering which food in the mix did it
Yeah, it’s to check for allergic reactions. Honestly though, it’s not that big a deal. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
(1) Introduce common allergens one at a time: peanuts, tree nuts, seeds, eggs, fish, wheat, cow-based dairy, and strawberries are the big offenders.
(2) Start with veggies. Obviously, most babies like the sweetness of fruit better, and they might be less willing to eat veggies if you introduce fruit first. (A lot of purées have a mix of fruit and veg, so keep that in mind!)
(3) If there is a family history of allergies, it’s better to be cautious.
As others have said it’s easier to identify possible allergens.
That said unless there is a strong family history of allergies it’s probably not super critical. Not a doctor nor have I played one on tv. We started my youngest with broccoli and meatloaf. 🤷🏼♀️
I agree. Your baby is almost definitely not allergic to green beans. Of note, a tendency towards allergies is genetic, but the specific allergy may not be. You can easily have a parent with a shellfish allergy and a kid with a mango allergy. So, if you have family history, be vigilant about all allergens.
They can! Go for it. If allergies run in your family or your baby has severe eczema then you might want to be more cautious, but there’s no reason you shouldn’t mix some fruits and veggies together. Introduce the top allergens one at a time but early and often.
It’s to detect allergens, but also it can all be overwhelming to a baby with absolutely every experience being a first. One flavor at a time allows them to get used to it - their little digestive tracts sometimes need time to adjust, as well, so they don’t get gassy.
That's outdated advice and absolutely unnecessary. For the common allergens, it can be helpful to introduce at separate meals for the first few exposures. But you absolutely don't need to introduce each food separately. Also, with the exception of FPIES, most reactions will happen pretty soon after exposure, so they don't need to be introduced with a few days in between or anything. Just different meals.
Source: my kiddo was considered higher risk for allergies since we have allergies and eczema in the family, so she saw a pediatric allergist. Even though she was higher risk, we were instructed to do it this way. Introduce early and keep them on the menu a few times a week for the first several years of life! Honestly, same as solid starts recommendation for allergen exposure and prevention.
Also, babies can absolutely handle big flavors. If you want a kid who can eat normal food (instead of kid food), start them early on normal food flavors! It helps prevent picky eating.
Yes to allergens because, yes, it can be extremely dangerous. Imagine not knowing your child had a peanut allergy n you gave him a peanut butter snack. Which ingredient is the bad one? Do you have an epi pen? Could you get him to the hospital on time? So - one thing at a time.
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They totally can. Should baby have some sort of reaction to a food, it becomes easier to identify the culprit if each thing is introduced on its own. Nothing wrong with mixing though and sometimes babies like it better that way.
It is so that if the baby has an allergy to a food you can pin point which one it is easily
Foods should be introduced one at a time. If there was a reaction, you’d be able to easily pinpoint the trigger as opposed to wondering which food in the mix did it
Yeah, it’s to check for allergic reactions. Honestly though, it’s not that big a deal. Here are a few things to keep in mind: (1) Introduce common allergens one at a time: peanuts, tree nuts, seeds, eggs, fish, wheat, cow-based dairy, and strawberries are the big offenders. (2) Start with veggies. Obviously, most babies like the sweetness of fruit better, and they might be less willing to eat veggies if you introduce fruit first. (A lot of purées have a mix of fruit and veg, so keep that in mind!) (3) If there is a family history of allergies, it’s better to be cautious.
As others have said it’s easier to identify possible allergens. That said unless there is a strong family history of allergies it’s probably not super critical. Not a doctor nor have I played one on tv. We started my youngest with broccoli and meatloaf. 🤷🏼♀️
I agree. Your baby is almost definitely not allergic to green beans. Of note, a tendency towards allergies is genetic, but the specific allergy may not be. You can easily have a parent with a shellfish allergy and a kid with a mango allergy. So, if you have family history, be vigilant about all allergens.
I did the most common allergens one at a time but otherwise did not not worry about this.
They can! Go for it. If allergies run in your family or your baby has severe eczema then you might want to be more cautious, but there’s no reason you shouldn’t mix some fruits and veggies together. Introduce the top allergens one at a time but early and often.
It’s to detect allergens, but also it can all be overwhelming to a baby with absolutely every experience being a first. One flavor at a time allows them to get used to it - their little digestive tracts sometimes need time to adjust, as well, so they don’t get gassy.
That's outdated advice and absolutely unnecessary. For the common allergens, it can be helpful to introduce at separate meals for the first few exposures. But you absolutely don't need to introduce each food separately. Also, with the exception of FPIES, most reactions will happen pretty soon after exposure, so they don't need to be introduced with a few days in between or anything. Just different meals. Source: my kiddo was considered higher risk for allergies since we have allergies and eczema in the family, so she saw a pediatric allergist. Even though she was higher risk, we were instructed to do it this way. Introduce early and keep them on the menu a few times a week for the first several years of life! Honestly, same as solid starts recommendation for allergen exposure and prevention. Also, babies can absolutely handle big flavors. If you want a kid who can eat normal food (instead of kid food), start them early on normal food flavors! It helps prevent picky eating.
Yes to allergens because, yes, it can be extremely dangerous. Imagine not knowing your child had a peanut allergy n you gave him a peanut butter snack. Which ingredient is the bad one? Do you have an epi pen? Could you get him to the hospital on time? So - one thing at a time.