When and How to Introduce Peanut, Egg and Other Allergens Safely When Your Baby Has Cow’s Milk Allergy
Introducing solids can feel extra stressful when your baby has cow’s milk allergy. But early introduction of peanut, egg and other allergens is still important and can help reduce the chance of more food allergies developing. Most babies with cow’s milk allergy can safely try these foods around 6 months, as long as their symptoms are stable and you introduce one allergen at a time.
Start with very small amounts of well cooked egg or smooth peanut butter mixed into puree, and watch for symptoms such as hives, swelling or vomiting. If tolerated, keep offering these foods regularly.
If you feel unsure or worried, a paediatric allergy dietitian can guide you through the safest way to introduce allergens and make sure your baby continues to grow well. You don’t have to figure this out alone.
Signs of Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA) in Breastfed Babies
Many breastfeeding mums worry when their baby has ongoing tummy issues, eczema, or unsettled behaviour. Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA) is one of the most common food allergies in babies, but it can be hard to recognise, especially when symptoms are delayed. Signs may include mucus or blood in stools, reflux that doesn’t improve, frothy or frequent poos, eczema that won’t settle, or a baby who is very unsettled and uncomfortable during feeds.
Because CMPA symptoms overlap with colic and reflux, getting the right guidance is key. A paediatric allergy dietitian is the best professional to support breastfeeding mums, guide a safe dairy elimination, assess symptoms properly, and create a clear plan to confirm whether CMPA is the cause. With the right help, most babies improve quickly and many outgrow CMPA in early childhood.