Why can't babies have egg whites until their 1 year old?

Question

I know they can't but I don't remember why? My daughter is 11 1/2 months old do you think she's close enough to the appropriate age that I could give her some?

Answer 1

Around 10 to 12 months, eggs can be added to the diet. Although egg yolks can be added to the diet around 10 months, egg whites or whole eggs should not be given to your baby until the end of the first year. This is because egg whites often cause allergic reactions if introduced too early.


What is an egg allergy?
Egg allergy in baby occurs when his body mistakenly treats the protein in egg as a harmful substance
Eggs are one of the most common causes of food allergy and those with an allergy to eggs tend to react to the proteins in the egg white - ovalbumin and ovomucoid. Some children, however, are allergic to the yolk protein, although this is far less common.

Many children outgrow their allergy to eggs by the age of 5.

Answer 2

Egg whites are a common allergine. If a baby is introduced to any common allergine too early, it is more likely that they will develop an allergy to it. Egg whites are in a lot of processed foods, so it is a whole lot easier for the person involved if they do not become allergic to it. 12 months is probably a bit arbitrary, as are all dealines like that, but it is not a bad idea to follow the rule.

Answer 3

RE:
Why can't babies have egg whites until their 1 year old?
I know they can't but I don't remember why? My daughter is 11 1/2 months old do you think she's close enough to the appropriate age that I could give her some?

Answer 4

Infants can be allergic to eggs but equally importantly is the fact that it's been discovered that hens infected with Salmonella enteritis can lay infected eggs. Too, more common than contamination prior to laying is external bacterial contamination. Because the shell is porous, external bacteria could potentially enter through the pores, especially if eggs are mishandled during the washing step. Cracks in the shell exacerbate the problem. What makes this particularly worrisome is that chickens, and therefore eggs, are prone to contamination by not only spoilage organisms, but also to food-poisoning microorganisms, particularly salmonella. Salmonellosis is especially dangerous to infants, pregnant women, the elderly, transplant patients and those with certain chronic diseases.

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Answer 6

You should avoid nuts, whole milk, egg whites, etc. due to allergic reactions. Their digestive systems aren't fully developed, and they are more likely to have a severe reaction IF they are allergic.

If there is not allergy history in your family, you are probably all right trying now. However, do one thing at a time and make sure you watch carefully for any allergic reactions (rashes, wheezing, etc.)

Answer 7

They can be an allergen. If your family doesn't have a history of food allergies, you might be able to give it to her now. I would err on the side of safety, though. I find making hard boiled eggs ahead and giving her the yolk is a simple way to get the protein.

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Answer 9

well, she is only half a month away, so i dont think that is so important, are you talking about cooked egg whites? if so , its probably ok, i wouldnt give any child merigue toppings or dressings (anything with uncooked egg whites) i personally also didnt give my daughter eggs till after age 2, and i made sure they were well done,,,,

Answer 10

Anything that is a common food allergen should not be given to a baby until they are at least a year old.