I'm currently breastfeeding my newborn. Is it true that I need to stay away from caffeine, dairy and peanut products for as long as i am breastfeeding? How can I tell if my lo is allergic to the above food items? Reason I'm asking is because I've seen people selling bm booster cookies that usually contain chocolate or peanut butter. Thanks!

I'll answer your question in parts: 1) Current research indicates that avoiding peanuts during breastfeeding does nothing to prevent peanut allergies in your child. So reckon you can go ahead and eat peanut and peanut butter. It's a good source of vitamins and nutrient. 2) Dairy is good for you and your baby! Don't avoid it. By the time the dairy products are digested and "reaches" your breastmilk, only the good parts will reach your child. Like peanut, there is no indication that avoiding milk will delay baby's allergies, if any. 3) As for caffeine, it is a diuretic, which means that it can dehydrate so yes, best to limit your caffeine intake because it might dry your milk supply up.