There seems to be a lot of hoopla out there concerning peanuts and peanut allergies especially when it comes to babies and kids.  So, what are the real facts??  Here’s a little excerpt from babyparenting.about.com…

“Question: When is it safe to give my child peanut butter? My daughter is a year old and is eating most of what we eat, so I was wondering if it’s safe yet.”

“Answer: Peanuts make the top of the big 8 list of food allergies but there really is no definitive answer to this question. Much depends on your family history. If you or anyone in your child’s family has a food allergy or allergic type disorder (like asthma or eczema) or if your child has had a food allergy in the past, then you should wait to introduce peanuts and peanut butter. How long? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, you should wait until your child is 3 years old…

“If there is none of the above in you or your child’s history, however, then peanut butter can be a healthy addition to the diet when your child turns 1 year old. Just be sure to avoid giving big spoonfuls of peanut butter and never give children under 3 years of age whole peanuts because these pose a choking hazard.”

Here at Krema, we all eat our all-natural PB everyday and feed it to our children (who also LOVE our PB And we feel great knowing that our kids are getting such a healthy, natural protein that tastes phenomenal and is great for their growing bodies! Of course we recommend our PB for you and your families but make sure that you have consulted your child’s pediatrician to discuss all dietary concerns first.

Happy PBing!