{"id":"69decc6d3e99516675f0758c3c4d64da","slug":"when-can-babies-start-eating-peanut-butter","question":"When can babies start eating peanut butter?","answer":"Babies can start eating peanut butter around 4–6 months, once they're ready for solids and showing interest in food. This early introduction actually *reduces* their risk of developing a peanut allergy later—which flips the old advice about waiting. The research is really solid on this: babies who eat peanut-containing foods early are less likely to develop peanut allergies as they grow.\n\nStart with small amounts mixed into other foods—a spoonful of peanut butter stirred into a vegetable or fruit puree works well. If your family has a history of peanut allergies or your baby has eczema or other food allergies, talk to your pediatrician or allergist first about the best way to introduce it. They can help you create a plan that's right for your situation.\n\nThe key is starting early and keeping it regular once you begin.","sources":"[{\"title\":\"Real-World LEAP Implementation.\",\"journal\":\"Current allergy and asthma reports\",\"year\":\"2021\",\"url\":\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35394609/\",\"score\":0.84},{\"title\":\"Introducing Allergenic Food into Infants' Diets: Systematic Review.\",\"journal\":\"MCN. The American journal of maternal child nursing\",\"year\":\"2017\",\"url\":\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27879501/\",\"score\":0.82},{\"title\":\"The importance of early peanut ingestion in the prevention of peanut allergy.\",\"journal\":\"Expert review of clinical immunology\",\"year\":\"2019\",\"url\":\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30763523/\",\"score\":0.82},{\"title\":\"Doctor, when should I feed solid foods to my infant?\",\"journal\":\"Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology\",\"year\":\"2016\",\"url\":\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27327121/\",\"score\":0.81},{\"title\":\"Introduction of Complementary Foods to Infants.\",\"journal\":\"Annals of nutrition & metabolism\",\"year\":\"2017\",\"url\":\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28521316/\",\"score\":0.8}]","view_count":7,"created_at":"2026-06-25T16:02:11.758Z"}