Can my 12 month old eat fish sticks?

Im looking for new food ideas.

Re: Can my 12 month old eat fish sticks?

I think no fish till 24 mts

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Has she had any other allergies? DD never did and she had fish sticks at that time with no issues. Not sure on the rule of how long to wait though!

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I was told no fish until age 2.

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Thanks! Im going to wait since I have a fish allergy.

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I know you said you were going to wait, but my ped gave me the go ahead at 12 months and there have been recent studies that say the longer you wait to introduce foods the more likely they will develop an allergy, which is completely opposite to what the thinking used to be...who knows what to believe anymore.

Re: Can my 12 month old eat fish sticks?

DD's been eating white fish since forever!

Her favorite are Dr Praegers Little Fishies

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Well, if you have a fish allergy, then I may wait. But fish sticks are usually white fish and are fine!

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Im just going to call the ped. tomorrow, if she says Ok, then Im going to go for it.

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I know that the ped told me no shell fish until 2. I didnt even think about hte fish sticks and dd has been eating them for a while.

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My ped gave us the go ahead at 12 months for fish stix but no shell fish

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I would ask your ped - ours said no shellfish yet (I think he said 3 or 4 but can't remember - DH is allergic to crab) but white fish like flounder, mahi mahi, cod, tuna (but very limited b.c of mercury) etc was okay to give her at 12 months.

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Both DC had fish sticks around 10-11 mths. It was no shell fish till 2 years by my ped.

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Posted by chelle

DD's been eating white fish since forever!

Her favorite are Dr Praegers Little Fishies

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Posted by 5ofClubs

My ped gave us the go ahead at 12 months for fish stix but no shell fish

Message edited 2/16/2009 9:08:26 PM.

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We gave DD fish (all types) to try once she was a year. Here's what I read from the babycenter website:

Crab, shrimp, and other shellfish make the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology's list of most common food allergens, so many experts recommend that you introduce these foods slowly and only after your child's first birthday, when his immune and digestive systems are more fully developed. "If your family has a history of food allergies, hold off until at least age 3," says Marilyn Tanner, a registered dietitian at St. Louis Children's Hospital in Missouri and a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association.

Signs of a food allergy include swelling of the tongue, lips, and face; a skin rash; wheezing; abdominal cramping; vomiting; and diarrhea. If your baby develops any of these symptoms after eating shellfish or any other food, call his doctor as soon as possible.

That said, keep in mind that only 4 to 6 percent of infants and young children develop a food allergy. And if you lived in Asia or a Scandinavian country, where fish is a dietary mainstay, your baby would probably sample a variety of fish even before eating meat or chicken. But in the United States, it's customary to introduce fish and shellfish after a baby has accepted both pureed fruits and vegetables and strained meats and poultry.

If you have no family history of shellfish allergies and you want to try feeding shellfish to your baby before 12 months, wait until he's at least 6 months old and start with shellfish that's easy to puree, such as crab or lobster. Wait until he's able to chew other finger foods successfully before offering him fingertip-size pieces of shrimp and other shellfish that are harder to puree. Introduce only one type of shellfish at a time.

The American Academy of Pediatrics warns that children shouldn't eat raw or undercooked shellfish, including dishes like ceviche (which is prepared by soaking the seafood in an acidic citrus marinade to "cold cook" it). Raw or partly cooked fish may contain bacteria and viruses that can be tolerated by healthy adults but make young children seriously ill.

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I give DS fishsticks, he also loves the Dr. Praegers little fishes.

He has also had tuna, slamon, seabass, sole.

My ped said no shellfish til after 2 (crab, lobster, shrimp etc)

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My DS has had fish sticks (19 months) -- I tried when he was around a year and he wanted no part. At 19 months I tried again and he ate them up!

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I guess this is a case of differing opinions. DS has been eating fish and shellfish for months (he's just over 12 mos now). My ped is of the mind (and I agree) that the longer we wait to introduce foods (including nuts, et al) the higher instance of food allergies.

But if you have a fish allergy, then maybe wait at least until your next checkup with the lovely Nina and double check with your ped

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My DS has been eating them for a few months now. He loves them.

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Posted by Leeners

I guess this is a case of differing opinions. DS has been eating fish and shellfish for months (he's just over 12 mos now). My ped is of the mind (and I agree) that the longer we wait to introduce foods (including nuts, et al) the higher instance of food allergies.

But if you have a fish allergy, then maybe wait at least until your next checkup with the lovely Nina and double check with your ped

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Re: Can my 12 month old eat fish sticks?

Yes, DD eats them and has since 10mths. It's shellfish to wait until 2yrs.

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Posted by Lillykat

Posted by Leeners

I guess this is a case of differing opinions. DS has been eating fish and shellfish for months (he's just over 12 mos now). My ped is of the mind (and I agree) that the longer we wait to introduce foods (including nuts, et al) the higher instance of food allergies.

But if you have a fish allergy, then maybe wait at least until your next checkup with the lovely Nina and double check with your ped

That is so funny b.c he told me something completely different he said white fish at around 11- 12 months but not to give shellfish until he okayed it at I think he said 3. He told me 2-3 for peanuts too.

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Re: Can my 12 month old eat fish sticks?

I give them to Lily. She just wont' eat them.
If you have an allergy, I'd wait, or ask the doctor though.