why do they say wait until 2 to introduce shellfish and peanuts?

[beliz]

I was just curious...can exposing them to these foods earlier actually make them more susceptible to developing an allergy? I haven't given my 15 month old either yet, as my sister is allergic to both, but I was just curious as to why 2 was the perscribed age.

 

[Laura]

I dint think it will make them allergic to the food its because after 2 years old they are stronger to fight an allergic reaction and the younger they are to have a reaction the harder it is for them

 

[kfed]

i suppose it's just because those are two very common allergies, but i've heard that introducing children to common allergins can help them build up a tollerance for them. i'm not saying feed your kids peanuts or shellfish but, it's just what i've heard!

 

[Lana]

supposedly they are the main food groups that people in general are allergic to, so its not safe to introduce at an early age.

 

[asrai]

It was prescribed due to allergies. But new evidence shows that delaying foods will not stop an allergy.