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Infants and Egg Allergies. Since egg allergies can create dangerous symptoms in kids, many pediatricians do not recommend serving egg whites until the baby is older than one year. Since the egg white contains allergenic components, yolks generally tend to be safer. Your pediatrician will recommend a good time to introduce egg whites.
A: When we were growing up, there was a common belief that feeding babies eggs before a year of age would cause an egg allergy. New and exciting research suggests otherwise: feeding baby eggs, and other allergens, by six months of age can actually decrease the risk of developing an allergy. 1  Parents can introduce eggs in their babyâs diet whenever baby is eager to take solids, typically between four and six months. Egg is an excellent source of iron-containing protein, and therefore an amazing food to give your baby, as their iron stores start to decrease after six months of age. Ensure you cook the egg well to kill off any harmful bacteria. Read more: Baby feeding cheat sheet 4 tips for introducing solids to your baby