Is avoiding foods that are likely to give my kid an allergic reaction as early as she’s a baby will guarantee her that she won’t be allergic to them when she gets old?

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According to this article (http://www.fitpregnancy.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-health/allergy-avoidance), it seems like withholding allergenic foods may actually increase your baby’s risk of developing food allergies. A study conducted in 2008 found that there is a higher chance of developing peanut allergy in children who did not consume food that contains peanuts during infancy or early childhood, as compared to those who did. It may be good to gradually introduce allergenic food into your baby's diet while you are still breastfeeding. At the same time, keep a lookout for any allergic reaction (such as hives, itchy eyes or mouth, vomiting, pale skin, fainting, difficulty breathing and swelling of the eyes, tongue or lips).

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