Scrambled Egg

[~mamaspice~]

Hi, DD is nearly 10 months old and I just wanted to know if it is okay to try giving her egg. I thought I might try giving her some scrambled egg but is it safe to give her egg at her age?

[Liz]

I'm not sure about the age, but I know it's recommended to try the whites and yolks separately, as some kids can be allergic to one and not the other.

[BhoysGirl]

My understanding is that egg yolks are okay from 9 months, but definately wait until 12 months before using egg whites, as it's the white that causes allergy problems.

[mbear]

As the girls have said......my DD is 10 months too - im just going to wait till after 12 months like i have with my other 2.

[MantaRay]

Janno is spot on. 9 months for yolk, 12 months for egg white.

[HotI]

What is the reasoning behind certain ages for certain foods?

Does the baby have chemicals/immunity/enzymes/?? better able to cope with the egg white at 12 months that aren't present at 12 months?

Thanks,

K