Preventing Allergies in Babies: Why Feeding Them Everything Early On Might Be the Best Choice As new parents, it's natural to want to protect your baby from harm—including food allergies. For years, the common advice was to delay introducing common allergens, like peanuts or eggs, to avoid triggering sensitivities. But research in the last decade has completely flipped this idea on its head. Today, pediatricians, allergists, and holistic nutritionists are increasingly recommending the early and diverse introduction of foods—including potential allergens—as a proactive way to