While the value of feeding a diverse diet - including common allergens - is clear, how to achieve this is not always simple for families to understand and put into practice. We created the Top 9 Allergen Feeding Plan to help you educate your patients on the importance of early allergen exposure, the top 9 common food allergens they need to feed their babies, and baby-safe formats they can begin offering around 4-6 months.  Since 92% of store-bought baby food options do not contain allergens, this resource also offers families a practical approach to making an allergen feeding ..read more

When it comes to introducing allergens to your little one, there are two popular ways: multi-allergen introduction and one at a time. As a parent, you may have heard conflicting advice about this, and feel unsure of how to start getting these allergens into your child’s diet early and consistently.  If you are stuck wondering - which way is right? - follow along as we break down the pros and cons of each method.  Introducing allergens one at a time Past guidance has stated that allergens should be introduced one at a time, over the course of months, in order to evaluate each foo ..read more

New backpacks, clothes, and school supplies - there’s a lot of thought that goes into your back-to-school planning. But when you have a child with food allergies, there can be a lot more trepidation about this exciting time of year.  From swapping snacks with classmates to field trips and parties in classrooms, there is a lot to consider when sending your child back into the classroom.  That’s why at SpoonfulONE we’re here to help alleviate some of your worries and help you send your little one off to school with confidence. Here are some of our favorite tips and tricks for managing ..read more

You’ve decided it’s time to introduce allergens to your little one. But with early introduction comes a ton of questions - how often should I feed common allergens? How much? Do I feed them all at once, or one by one? We know there’s a lot to consider when starting your little one’s early allergen introduction journey, and that’s why we’re here to answer some of your most pressing questions.  What Allergenic Foods Do I Need To Introduce Any food has the potential to cause an allergic reaction and so far, over 160 foods have been identified. Here are the Top 9 recognized by the FDA&nb ..read more

Advice in the pediatric world is constantly evolving, and we know how hard it can be as a parent to decide what is best when it comes to preventing food allergies and boosting your little one’s health. To help you navigate this complex landscape, we’ve put together a list of some of the most common ‘do’s’ and ‘don'ts’ when it comes to food allergies in babies. For Mothers During Pregnancy & Breastfeeding:  Don’t limit your diet to certain foods Until recently, pediatricians have recommended women avoid food allergens in their diet while pregnant or breastfeeding. But new guidance ha ..read more

As concerned moms and parents-to-be, there’s a lot of confusion about your role in preventing food allergies during pregnancy. But can you help lower your baby's allergy risk while pregnant? We’re answering some of your most common questions. Do I need to avoid certain allergenic foods, like peanuts, during pregnancy? Research has shown that a mother’s diet can have an effect on the development of their baby when it comes to asthma and allergic diseases. Though past guidance claimed mothers should avoid food allergens in their diet, multiple new studies have shown that a higher intake of ..read more

When shopping for the best baby food and snacks, the choices can be overwhelming, often leaving you standing in the baby snack aisle with questions swirling through your head.  What should you be looking for? Are additives okay? Should you only be feeding organic? When you’re trying to decide what to feed your growing infants, making the healthiest choices is essential in helping to impact your little one’s long-term growth and development. So how can you make sure that the snacks you’re feeding are made with well-balanced nutrition in mind? We’re here to help you find out.  Includes ..read more

A recently published study by Nishimura et al examined the early introduction of multiple foods to young infants with eczema - the leading risk factor for food allergies. The authors found that feeding very small amounts of multiple foods over just 12 weeks safely reduced the incidence of food allergy at 18 months. The study also had a 98% study completion rate, which the authors attributed to the convenience of a powder that could be easily fed every day. “This seemed to be because the powder in the bag could be given easily to the baby every day. Thus, the main advantage of our food al ..read more

Dr. Kari Nadeau is a Pediatric Allergist and Immunologist, and Director of the Sean N. Parker Center for Allergy and Asthma Research at Stanford University. Throughout her career, she has researched the concept of how to introduce food allergens to babies. In a study by Dr. Nadeau, 450 babies and children were randomized equally to be fed a single allergenic food protein, two allergenic food proteins, or a combination of 10 allergenic food proteins every day for a year. She also varied the amount of protein, from 30 milligrams of each protein, to three times that amount, and 10 times that amo ..read more

While many parents don’t often include fish (like tuna or salmon) on their little one’s plate, fish allergies are a growing concern in children and adults.  Finned fish has been identified as one of the nine most common food allergens in the United States. A fish allergy not only affects your child's nutritional health but can have rippling effects on their quality of life, from living in fear around food to feeling restricted in their daily activities.  That’s why at SpoonfulONE we’re on a mission to fight these rising rates. Ready to learn more? Here’s what parents need to kno ..read more