Is my 11 month old baby realy to eat a PB&J sandwich?

Question

They say not to give you child BP cause he/she may be allergic. Just wondering when would be a good time to start giving it to her. Serious answers please.

lily, im not a child it was just a general question to see what kind of response i would get, thanks for acting like a child yourself.

Answer 1

Why is there such a large response of women going completely off the handle, like they actually know what they are talking about. As long as you are responsible about it and watch your child closely, most 1 year old kids will do just fine with a PB & J sandwich. They usually tell you to wait until your child is closer to 2 years of age, but there is no reason to over-react about this question like most of the people who answered this one. IT IS A LEGITAMATE QUESTION! The people who over-reacted to this question are probably the same people who over-react to everything that their kids do and wind up raising very spoilled little kids. Rhonda J- most 11 months old DO have enough teeth to chew a sandwich up! And LILY, you don't know her and have no idea whether or not she is a child or not. If you don't have a legitatmate answer, then click NEXT! Lily, do some research and learn a little, sounds like you need it, your just tryin' to get some quick points.

Answer 2

I'm sorry your getting some rude responses - but it's a good question to ask. My pediatrician first told me to wait till after my child was 1 (that was 1 1/2 yrs ago). Then with my twins I was told to wait till after they were 2 because alot of children were starting to have food allergies, one being peanuts. Well, to be honest, one day I forgot and gave my 2 1/2 year old a nutter butter - and then my twins both wanted one (they had just turned 1) and they were fine with it. I am still careful when I make them peanut butter sandwiches, but have had no problems. I honestly think it depends on the person and your family history regarding allergies. If you want to try a peanut butter sandwich - go ahead - just stay close by while your child is eating in case he/she does have an allergic reaction to the peanut butter.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Peanuts are a highly allergenic food in the US. Babies shouldn't get any until at least a year old--longer if you have food allergies in the family. If neither parent is American and you are living outside the US, this may not be an issue, however.

In addition, peanut butter on a spoon is a choking hazard. If given to a young child, it should always be spread on bread or a cracker. On the other hand, jelly is not a particularly healthy food. I'd say leave it out; just spread peanut butter thinly on one slice of bread or cracker, and let baby eat it when the allergy risk is likely to have been outgrown.

Answer 4

Sorry you are getting rude answers. I can understand your question. 11 month olds are into eating what we eat. You may think that if your baby has tried PB and did not have a reaction that it must be ok, but they can develop an allergy to it.

Most pediatricians recommend waiting until age 2, unless there is a history of allergies in your family, then you should wait until 3 or 4 years.

:)

Answer 5

I'd wait until your baby is a few months older, and has truly mastered chewing, then give her one, but cut it up teeny tiny, and don't glob on the peanut butter. True, she could have an allergy to the PB, but another major concern is choking. If you put on too much peanut butter, it could stick her mouth shut and she could choke on it. I'd wait until she's at least 14 or 15 months old. And make sure to give her a big glass of milk with it...PB&J without milk is just wrong! :)

Answer 6

IF there is no history of allergies in your family then the chances of your baby having allergies is slim. "They" advise not giving peanut butter to children under one year of age, but since your baby is so close to one it probably won't hurt...it's not like the risks are going to magically disappear the day after their birthday. My son is 13 months and he likes peanut butter on toast. I put a tiny layer on and break it up into small pieces. I'm sure you aren't going to slather an inch of PB on some bread and walk away. Start with a taste and watch closely for any signs of allergy, or start with something that has peanut butter in it, like a cookie.

Answer 7

just something to think about I agree that babies want to eat what we do and I understand your hurry, that being said penut butter and honey are two things that are best not to give until 2. I see in alot of answers that advice is being given that well if there is not a history then it should be fine here is something to think about...I have food allergies that no one else in my family has, and my daughter has food allergies that do not run in either side of the family just because there is not a history does not mean it will not show up. I understand how it is when they really want something but think about your babies health and not about their wants.

Answer 8

no! does she have teeth yet? Are you ready to cut the sandwich into small pieces to feed your 11 month old? Is she allergic to:gluten(the protein in bread) or peanut butter?
Are you willing to check her constantly to keep her from choking? If she's got pb stuck to her mouth she's gonna have trouble breathing!

Answer 9

Not sure but you should remember that peanut butter is sticky. Some kids freak out when it sticks to the roof of their mouth. You are going to eventually find out if she is allergic. All you can do is try...
I have to add that my child was walking at ten months. Try a little and let her lick it off the spoon.

Answer 10

Be careful because peanut butter can get stuck in their throats and can make them choke. Especially with the bread in a sandwich.

Give them a cracker with a very little bit of peanut butter on it. Then you can check for allergies.