Who develops peanut allergies?
Although anyone can develop a peanut allergy, it is more common in people who suffer from asthma, hay fever, or eczema, or those who have immediate family members with these conditions. There is also discussion that pregnant and nursing women who eat peanuts might pass the proteins on to their infants, thus increasing the likelihood of the child developing a peanut allergy. Though the results are not conclusive, it is recommended that if a member of the immediate family has asthma, hay fever, or eczema, the mother should avoid peanuts and peanut products during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you think your child is at-risk, then avoid introducing peanuts or peanut products until he or she is at least three years old.
