Egg

Most common allergens

~6mo+

1/3

2 more introductions needed

Removes it from your journey. You can add it back any time.

Why this age

Recommended window

6–12 months

Evidence

Well-cooked whole egg from around 6 months; PETIT trial showed early introduction reduced egg allergy from 38% to 8% in high-risk infants.

Sources

ASCIA Infant Feeding & Allergy Prevention Guideline
Two-step egg introduction for prevention of egg allergy in high-risk infants (PETIT)
Randomized trial of introduction of allergenic foods in breast-fed infants (EAT)
Addendum guidelines for the prevention of peanut allergy in the United States

Consensus

Strong consensus across major guidelines.

Notes

Use well-cooked egg (boiled, scrambled until firm, baked). Avoid raw or runny egg under 12 months.

Feeding History

Tue, 4 Aug 2026

by Dad

• Mild

Two patches of mild redness around the mouth, settled within an hour. No swelling, no breathing changes. Wiped with cool flannel.