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Introducing Allergens to Babies: Expert Guidance from Dr. Chai

Introducing Allergens to Your Baby: A Paediatric Allergist Answers Everything with Dr. Chai Bodapati Introducing common allergens to your baby can feel terrifying, especially if you're worried about allergies. When do you start? How much do you give? What if they react? When should you push forward and when should you stop? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Chai, a paediatric immunologist and allergy specialist, to answer all your questions about early allergen introduction. Dr. Chai and I worked together for years, and she now has a practice in Leichhardt, Sydney (linked below) where she helps families navigate food allergies every single day. In this interview, we discuss: → Introduction to Dr. Chai → When to start introducing allergens to babies → The common allergens you need to introduce → How much is enough? Dosing and frequency explained → What mild reactions look like vs when to stop → When to push forward and when to pause introduction → What to do if your baby has a family history of allergies → The biggest mistakes parents make with allergen introduction → When to see a paediatric allergist vs managing at home → Dr. Chai's practical tips for overwhelmed parents Key takeaways: ✓ Early introduction (around 6 months, when starting solids) is key for allergy prevention ✓ Consistency matters more than quantity, regular exposure is the goal ✓ Mild reactions don't always mean you need to stop ✓ Trust your parental instinct but get expert guidance when unsure ✓ Family history of allergies doesn't mean you skip allergens, it means you're more careful Whether you're about to start solids, already introducing allergens, or dealing with concerning reactions, this conversation will give you the expert guidance and confidence you need. ABOUT DR. CHAI: Dr. Chai is a paediatric immunologist and allergy specialist practicing in Leichhardt, Sydney. She specialises in helping families navigate food allergies, allergen introduction, and allergy management with evidence-based, practical guidance. Practice location: Leichhardt, Sydney - https://childrensallergyclinic.com.au FREE RESOURCE: Download my Quick Reference Reaction Guide, your printable decision tree for knowing exactly what to do when you’re not sure if it’s a reaction or how serious it is. No more midnight googling or second-guessing yourself. 🔗 https://thenestcpr.systeme.io/reactio... READY FOR MORE SUPPORT? Join The Nest Allergy Membership: a supportive community of allergy parents plus monthly expert guidance, meal planning resources, social situation scripts, and everything you need to go from overwhelmed to confident. 🔗 learn more here -https://thenestcpr.systeme.io/the-nes... Let me know in the comments: Has your child done a food challenge? What was your biggest concern going in? SUBSCRIBE for weekly allergy parenting tips, real talk, and practical strategies for raising kids with food allergies without losing your mind. 📧 Email: hello@thefirstaidnest.com.au 📱 Instagram: @thenestcpr 🌐 Website: thefirstaidnest.com.au/thenestcpr SUBSCRIBE for weekly evidence-based allergy content, expert interviews, and practical strategies for raising kids with food allergies.