Tzeadim › 6–12 months

Feeding · Transition

Introduce peanut, egg and other allergens early

Most children: 4m–7m

What it is

Introducing peanut (as smooth spread/Bamba) and cooked egg from 4–6 months and keeping them in the diet lowers allergy risk.

Start preparing

1. Start with a tiny amount in the morning at home; watch for 2 hours; then give it 2–3 times a week.
2. Babies with severe eczema or an egg allergy: talk to the pediatrician first (may need testing).
3. Add sesame (tahini), dairy (yogurt), wheat, fish and tree nuts (ground) over the following weeks.

Sources

• Bright Futures periodicity schedule — American Academy of Pediatrics · checked 30-08-2026
• Complementary feeding of infants and young children 6–23 months (2023) — World Health Organization · checked 30-08-2026

Last reviewed 30-08-2026 · Confidence: high

Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed above. Not yet reviewed by a clinician — check anything important against the source, with Tipat Halav or with your doctor.