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From: cosmo@ihuxe.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.kids
Subject: solid foods --> allergies??
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Date: Mon, 23-Jan-84 17:07:49 EST
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Posted: Mon Jan 23 17:07:49 1984
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I am looking for information on starting infants on solid 
foods.  After doing some basic research, I have come across 
much contradictory information.  I am particularly concerned 
about the relationships between types of food (and feeding 
patterns) and allergies.

Some studies I have seen *suggest* that starting solid foods early 
in life (<6 months) increase the chances of developing allergies.
I have heard rumors that the AMA has recommended not starting 
solids until after 9 months, but have yet to find it in writing.

Another concern is the addition of new foods to an infant's diet.
Conventional wisdom says to introduce one food one at a time, 
allowing enough time between different foods to notice any 
allergic reaction.  Other information sources, including one doctor 
I talked to, state that feeding an infant the same food for two
weeks in a row will strongly increase the chances of developing 
an allergy to the food.

If anyone out there would care to contribute any information, 
or sources of information on this subject, I would greatly
appreciate it!

		looking forward to rice cereal on the floor...
		rick veague
		ihnp4!ihuxe!cosmo