Can my 1 year old have pesto?

Question

My daughter will be one this Thursday. I made homemade pesto for dinner, obviously not thinking. It has basil, avocado, cashews, olive oil and Parmesan cheese with some spices. My MIL is allergic to nuts. Can I give my daughter the pesto or should I stick to plain noodles?

Answer

I’d say yes! I️ give my 1 year old everything I️ eat, including pesto chicken. We have a ton of allergies in my immediate family- eggs, milk, fruit, celiac disease, peanuts. We always keep Benadryl near by, but have never had a problem 😃

Answer

If you have a family history of nut allergies you’re supposed to wait until age 2.

Answer

My 1 year old has had pesto a billion times, it’s a key ingredient in one of his favorite meals. So I say go for it. Like with anything else new keep an eye on her for any reactions.

Answer

Try it! You’ll never know unless you try it and baby is old enough now. Keep an eye on her for reaction. Also keep in mind that there sometimes infant a reaction until the second exposure if she hasn’t had cashews yet.

Can my 1 year old have pesto?

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