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Baby fairy penguin chick on Phillip Island sand with a large pink cooked prawn clearly in the foreground; the baby penguin is small and standing beside the prawn.

Shellfish

Most common allergens

~6mo+

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Why this age

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6 months+

Evidence

Well-cooked shellfish (e.g. prawns) can be introduced in the first year of life — older 'delay until 12 months' advice was reversed.

Sources

  • ASCIA Infant Feeding & Allergy Prevention Guideline
  • NHMRC Infant Feeding Guidelines
  • AAP / HealthyChildren — Feeding & Nutrition

Consensus

Strong consensus across major guidelines.

Notes

Cook thoroughly. Chop finely or mince to age-appropriate texture to avoid choking.

Feeding History

A peaceful billabong scene with reeds and gum trees.

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