What, besides a possible allergy, is the reason why a baby under 1 can't have egg whites? My daughter has eaten muffins, cakey bread, etc made with egg whites and nothing happened. Why can't I give her egg whites with her scrambled egges (besides saying that the doctor says so)?
2006-10-04 08:17:11 · 13 answers · asked by happymommy 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Many vaccines are grown in eggs and giving a baby eggs too early increases the possibility of an allergy. If she develops and allergy then she can't recieve all the vaccines needed and she will be at risk for various life-threating diseases. Hope this helps.
2006-10-04 08:19:54 · answer #1 · answered by jilldaniel_wv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am on baby #4 and he is 8 months old and I gave him scrambled eggs. No problem here. I did the same with my other 3. I think if there is a family history of allergies to eggs then may be best to wait.
2006-10-04 08:28:10 · answer #2 · answered by tabbikat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Article about eggs and infants included. Basically, an infant's immune system is still forming and an egg white allergy is a risk until one year. Processed eggs in muffin batters, etc. are pasteurized so that any salmonella or other pathogen is eliminated. I think your doc is simply playing it safe.
2006-10-04 08:34:12 · answer #3 · answered by David S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The benefits do not outweigh the risk. Eggs can be undercooked and contain live bacteria that can make your child very sick. Even boiled eggs...why take the chance? They can get the nutrition elsewhere. Cakes, etc are probably ok, because they are cooked for a significant amount of time at high temp.
2006-10-04 08:23:02 · answer #4 · answered by Wicked Chicken! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I realize, that is constantly careworn me too. "Supposedly" they are able to have egg yolks commencing at round eight-10 months, after which whites after a yr. I simply boiled the eggs, and gave her the the yolk....and ordinarily the whites as good. Scrambled eggs also are convenient to choose up. Unfortunately, my daughter does not look to love eggs, and he or she is nineteen months ancient, however they're a rapid, convenient, and nutritious breakfast...
2016-08-29 07:58:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Besides allergy, is that the protein is harder to digest for a baby under 12m. Something you just don't hurry. Remember each kid matures differently, so some can handle it a little earlier, some maybe a little later.
2006-10-04 08:45:46 · answer #6 · answered by mom_of_ndm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember my nurse cousin telling me once that in order to reduce the risk of babies developing allergies in the near future - babies need to be fed baby food products designed from infancy to toddlerhood (e.g. gerber, similac or other, etc.). I know my mother fed me straight with table food when I a baby and later developed skin allergies from eating oranges. i suppose the immune responses in babies should be allowed a certain amount of time to develop before they can begin to build some kind of allergy resistance when they eat foods like eggs or oranges.
2006-10-04 09:01:40 · answer #7 · answered by Bunnytoes:) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because people who are allergic to eggs have severe reactions so just like nuts u dont want to give them too early because a baby cant handle that type of reaction, but DO give them eggs before you take them for their 1 year shots cause one of those shots contain the same ingrident as eggs and you need to know before baby gets this shot
2006-10-04 08:23:05 · answer #8 · answered by Brandi D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I honestly dont remember eggs being a no no? I thought I just needed to make sure they were fully cooked?
2006-10-04 08:42:17 · answer #9 · answered by sooz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of that. I know you shouldn't give them peanut butter or anything with peanuts but egg whites? I'm going to check that out.
2006-10-04 08:20:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋