Common food allergens in the BabyWean list
65 of the 190 foods in the BabyWean first foods list are marked as a common food allergen: 26 in meat, fish and egg; 17 in milk and dairy products; 10 in nuts and seeds; 6 in cereals and legumes; 4 in fruits; 1 in vegetables; 1 in herbs and seasonings. They are all listed below by category, each with a link to its food card. Any food can cause a reaction, so BabyWean lets you record the date and any reaction for every food your baby tries.
🤧 Common allergen😨 High choking risk🐥 From 12 monthsUpdated:
The 65 foods marked as a common allergen
Fruits · 4 foods
Vegetables · 1 food
Cereals and legumes · 6 foods
Meat, fish and egg · 26 foods
Milk and dairy products · 17 foods
Nuts and seeds · 10 foods
Herbs and seasonings · 1 food
How to keep track of reactions in BabyWean
- Add the food in BabyWean with the date your baby first tries it.
- If you notice a reaction, tap the warning sign ⚠️ and write what you noticed in the notes.
- The food is marked in red on your tracker, timeline and inspiration board, so every caregiver sees it, and you can show your paediatrician exactly what your baby ate and when.
Frequently asked questions
Which foods are marked as common allergens in BabyWean?
65 of the 190 foods in the list: 26 in meat, fish and egg; 17 in milk and dairy products; 10 in nuts and seeds; 6 in cereals and legumes; 4 in fruits; 1 in vegetables; 1 in herbs and seasonings. This page lists all of them, each with a link to its food card.
Which of these allergens are recommended from 12 months?
In the BabyWean list, 13 of them are recommended from 12 months: Celery, Kefir, Goat milk, Sheep milk, Cow milk, Butter, Cheese, Soft cheese, Fresh cheese, Cottage cheese, Ricotta cheese, Unsweetened plain yogurt, and Unsweetened Greek yogurt.
How can I record a reaction in BabyWean?
When you add or edit a food, tap the warning sign ⚠️ and write what you noticed in the notes. The food is then marked in red on your tracker, timeline and inspiration board, so every caregiver sees it.
If a food is not marked as an allergen, can it still cause a reaction?
Yes. Any food can cause a reaction, so it is worth recording the date of every new food, not only the ones marked here. BabyWean does not give medical advice: follow your paediatrician on how to introduce foods.