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Pregnancy and Birth to 24 Months Systematic Review

Systematic Review Question

What is the relationship between timing of introduction of complementary foods and beverages and food allergy, atopic dermatitis/eczema, asthma, and allergic rhinitis?

Conclusion Statement

Moderate evidence suggests that there is no relationship between the age at which complementary feeding first begins and risk of developing food allergy, atopic dermatitis/eczema, or asthma during childhood.

There is insufficient evidence to determine the relationship between the age at which complementary foods or beverages are first introduced and risk of developing allergic rhinitis during childhood.

Grade: Moderate – Food allergy, atopic dermatitis/eczema, asthma; Grade Not Assignable – Allergic rhinitis