Allergy Prevention in Infants
| PREVENTION | ||
|---|---|---|
| LOW-RISK INFANTS | HIGH-RISK INFANTS | |
| ASSESSMENT/ SYMPTOMS | No first-degree relative (parent or sibling) with documented allergic disease | At least one first-degree relative (parent or sibling) with documented allergic disease |
| DIAGNOSIS | Low risk of allergy | High risk of allergy |
| DIETARY RECOMMENDATION | Breast milk until at least 4 months of age | Breast milk exclusively until at least 4 months of age |
| FIRST LINE INTERVENTION IF SUPPLEMENTATION IS NEEDED | Conventional cow's milk formula | Extensively hydrolysed formula (hypoallergenic) † |
† Until 4 months of age.