Weaning at 4 months

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My allergy specialist has told me due to allergy issues in our family (son and DH) I need to wean our baby now at 4 months. I'm not happy about this but will do as he says as 'he's the expert and a prof in this.' He also says I should try out Dd with peanut butter and eggs. She's had a skin prick test and was fine a few weeks back....how do I go about doing this?? I'm nervous as my DH had anaphylactic shock as a baby with eggs. Thought I could put a bit on dd face/lips slowly then gradually give tiny tiny amounts.
Any tips or advice?
Please don't make me feel paranoid about this!!
Thank you X
So far have tried with sweet pot and today baby rice. She is breast fed and dairy intolerant.

Could you ask to introduce things like eggs actually at a clinic?

This is controversial - there is a study taking place at the moment (the EAT study - you can google it) which aims to answer the question of earlier solids protecting against allergy. There is not a consensus on it!

As you are worried, you need to ask the specialist how to introduce these foods. There will be a nurse attached to the clinic. Just phone and ask :)

Not sure why allergies might be reason to wean early?

As PP mentioned, potentially dangerous substances should be introduced whilst physically at the clinic. Not at home.

He the prof is adamant I do it and the sooner the better
he said it's v easy just put some on a spoon with baby rice or banana and feed her! I just feel a bit un easy about it.
Thanks will look up EAT.
X

Apparently there is a window of opportunity 4-5mths and I'm breastfeeding so this should protect her....