Abstract
Method Prospective data on complementary feeding practices, using a detailed food diary over the first 6-weeks of complementary feeding, were collected as part of Cork BASELINE Birth Cohort Study (n 1537). An allergenic food was determined present, if labelled as an ingredient and not if stated as ‘may contain’. Eczema was determined if the UK working party diagnostic criteria were satisfied at 6 and 12 months.
Highlights
No association between food allergens in the complementary feeding diet and eczema during the first 12-months in the Cork BASELINE Birth Cohort
Data are described for the 823 infants for whom a food diary was completed
At least one allergenic food ingredient was provided to 64% of infants; including cow’s milk (56%), wheat (43%), soy (41%), eggs (10%), fish (8%) and kiwi (7%)
Summary
No association between food allergens in the complementary feeding diet and eczema during the first 12-months in the Cork BASELINE Birth Cohort From Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Meeting 2014 Dublin, Ireland. Objective To describe the allergenic food ingredients present in complementary feeding and to examine their potential association with persistent eczema.
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