Baby Allergies 101: The Best Time to Introduce Allergens To Your Baby

This week on My Allergist Dad, comedian Drew Zwetchkenbaum and his real-life allergist father, Dr. Z, break down the actual science behind introducing allergens to babies, the unexpected role of eczema and skin barriers, why farm kids and babies licked by dogs have fewer allergies, and whether breastfeeding exposes children to the foods the mother eats.Plus:• A wedding cat-bite emergency (yes, it ends in the ER)• The mysterious rise of mashed-potato bars• Why half of adults who think they have a penicillin allergy... don’t• And, a shocking revelation: babies get rashes for reasons other than food (who knew?)If you're a new parent, expecting parent, aunt, uncle, cousin, or simply someone who likes hearing a doctor say the phrase “don’t rub shellfish on your baby,” this episode is for you.We’ll tackle all the big questions:• When should you introduce peanuts, eggs, and milk?• Does breastfeeding help prevent allergies?• Should pregnant or breastfeeding parents avoid certain foods?• What myths about baby allergies need to die already?• And… can you test for zebra allergies? (We ask. You’re welcome.)Full of laughs, science, and frequent references to Rhode Island, this is your friendly, evidence-based guide to giving your kid the best shot at an allergy-free futureSubscribe now for more episodes. https://linktr.ee/myallergistdad_________________________________________0:00 - Intro1:26 - Checking in: Allergic Reaction at a wedding6:35 - What is the best way to introduce allergens to your baby? 10:00 – When to Introduce Eggs, Peanuts, and Milk11:00 – How breastfeeding interacts with early food introduction.13:40 - Probiotics, Microbiome & Other Helpful Add-Ons19:09 - Should you eat or avoid certain foods to decreaseallergen risk?23:06 - What are some myths about allergies for babies?24:20 – Closing Thoughts25:10 – Outro