Dr. Matthew Greenhawt is an allergy specialist at Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora, who wrote an editorial accompanying the study.
“Delay of introduction of these foods may be associated with some degree of potential harm, and early introduction of selected foods appears to have a well-defined benefit,” Greenhawt wrote.
“These important points should resonate with allergy specialists, primary care physicians, and other health care professionals who care for infants, as well as obstetricians caring for pregnant mothers, all of whom are important stakeholders in effectively conveying the message that guidance to delay allergen introduction is outdated,” he said.