egg white to be avoided for 6-month old infant?

[GingerSue]

why are egg whites supposed to be avoided for

6 month old infants?

I understand that fruit juices are to be avoided initially in infants in order to reduce the change of allergies.

[TexasPediRN]

Eggs should be avoided due to the potential risk of allergy.

Hope that helps!

"It is recommended that you not start solids until your child is four to six months old. Breast milk or infant formula supplies all of your baby's nutritional needs for at least the first 4 to 6 months of life, so don't be in a rush to start baby foods. Starting solids too early can cause your baby to develop food allergies. Your baby's intestinal tract is not as fully developed during the first few months and introducing solids at this time can be too much to handle

Another reason for not giving solid foods earlier than 4 to 6 months is unintentional overfeeding, since younger babies can not offer you signals when they are full, such as turning away or showing disinterest.

A third reason for holding off on solids is your baby's inability to swallow solids correctly before 4 to 6 months of age and this can potentially cause choking. And contrary to the popular myth, starting solids early will not help your child to sleep through the night."