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It’s important to introduce allergens to your baby within the first 12 months, but what if one parent has allergies themself? Let’s explore how allergens are introduced and what you can do to prevent allergic reactions from a parent with allergies. Typically a small amount of allergens are introduced one at a time to build your baby’s tolerance. A well-cooked egg or smooth peanut butter is a great place to start, by adding ¼ teaspoon of the allergen to their usual meals and monitoring for any reactions. Then gradually increasing the amount of allergen added over time. When introducing allergens,...