Peanut butter

I was wondering if anyone knows about this. I understand the importance of not giving a baby any peanut products until the the age of one, but how about when you are pregnant.Should I stay away from it or does it not work that way???

[kris123]

Good question.  I have never heard that.  I am eating peanut butter like carzy - sometime by the spoon fulls.  I don't think it hurts the unborn child, but I don't really know.

[mum2beagain]

Unless ther is a history of allergies in your family it shouldn't pose a problem, it is a very good source of protein, you need lots of protein during your pregnancy.

[Christie04_returns]

There is some research to support the theory that prenatal nut exposure can lead to nut allergies in the child.  Not overwhelming proof, but just some suggestion that it is prudent to avoid eating nuts frequently during pregnancy.

[anxiousmomtobe?]

I was told not to give them to children under 3.

Pregnancy is fine provided your family does not have a peanut allergy.

[deanne11]

I ate it alot...that was my standard dinner...lol

Peanut butter and jelly....my daughter also started eating it at 1...so far no problems and she is 2 now.

[siren of the sea]

it is said that at one it should be ok. but with allergies you should wait till 3 for peanut butter. some say its ok at 1. peanut butter can cause choking. as far as pregnancy i dont think peanut butter has any complications. id stay away from honey though. you can get (i dont remember how to spell it correctly) botchilism.

[jackiemoo]

Age of 1 not three.

[mattsturle]

my friend was told at 12wks to eat atleast one thing w/ peanutbutter in it a day. bc she had low blood pressure/or low blood sugar. one of the two. now she is about 22w and is doing good.

[siren of the sea]

according to the american academy of pediatrics it is indeed 3.

[siren of the sea]

peanut butter (nuts in general) and honey shouldnt be given till the age of 3 i think. studies show that giving babies foods too early can lead to allergies.

[boo boo tum]

Thanks everyone for thier insight. I'll see what the doc says,but in the meantime I guess I'll keep enjoying it once in awhile.

[dotmommy]

Peanut butter is safe (for most pregnant women) in fact it is RECOMMENDED to some (myself included) i am not sure what state you live in but i live inCA and i am on the WIC program and peanut butter is a food they give to expecting mommies, so i am positive that it is safe to eay during pregnancy