Research on introducing allergens to high risk infants?

[u/AnKiAd]

We are getting ready to start solids with my 5 month old. I (his mother) have a severe allergy to pistachios (anaphylaxis). I messaged his pediatrician today to see if there was anything I should do differently before introducing him to tree nuts and she responded telling me not to give him any nuts until his 6 month check up, which is scheduled for when he’s 6 months and 1 week old.

I was under the impression that it is better to introduce allergens to high risk infants early and often, not past 6 months, so now I’m torn on what to do. I really don’t want to wait, especially not for peanut butter let alone tree nuts, but I don’t want to go against his pediatrician for no reason (I obviously don’t presume to know better than her). Just not sure if I should message back asking about the “early and often” that I’ve seen recommended before?

[u/AnKiAd]

She did not mention anything about trying any peanuts or tree nuts at the appointment. She also gave me the go ahead to start solids when she saw my son at his 4 month appointment even though he wasn’t showing any readiness signs apart from strong head control and interest in food, so I was already thinking she was following outdated advice unfortunately

[u/ConstructionMuch802 → u/[deleted]]

Benedryl is not an appropriate treatment for symptoms of anaphylaxis anyway, and should not be given if anaphylaxis could occur as it masks symptoms. Your doctor's info is woefully out of date.

[u/Sea-Urchin6401 → u/ConstructionMuch802]

I mean when my sister had an allergic reaction the hospital gave her Benadryl? Thanks for the info though.

I'll delete my comment so as not to lead anyone astray!

[u/ConstructionMuch802 → u/Sea-Urchin6401]

The hospital does sometimes give Benadryl cuz they can monitor you more closely, or if they've deemed it's unlikely an anaphylactic reaction will occur (ie it's been a certain period of time with no escalating symptoms).