What is your stance?

I am not really here. My computer and TV are off for turnoff week. However, I decided to schedule a few posts during my absence. I am not gone for good. I am sure you are all blogging some awesome stuff-but I will just have to try and catch up after turn off week is finished.

Have you heard?

The AAP is now changing their stance regarding the connection between introducing certain foods and food allergies? It seems there is not enough evidence that introducing certain foods at a later time will prevent food allergies.

I first saw this on Baby411 blog and decided to investigate it further.

Quote taken from Pediatrics

In summary, the evidence from these conflicting studies, in balance, does not allow one to conclude that there is a strong relationship between the timing of the introduction of complementary foods and development of atopic disease. This raises serious questions about the benefit of delaying the introduction of solid foods that are thought to be highly allergic (cow milk, fish, eggs, and peanut-containing foods) beyond 4 to 6 months of age; additional studies are needed.

The article also discusses guidelines for pregnant and nursing moms if you are interested.

I have been dying to give Eliza peanut butter. We have no food allergies in out family and so far she has not had a reaction to any food. Up until now I have been a nut case about this and it seems that it was all for nothing. I think I will soon be saying bring on the PB & B! I do it up Elvis style with Peanut Butter and Bananas!