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My baby is 11 month and half can i give him fish to eat ?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Controversial: Fish, specifically shellfish and boney fish are known allergens for an infant. Often recommended to introduce fish only after a baby has reached 1 year of age.Some suggest waiting until after 3 years old. Still, others say that introducing fish to baby at 8, 9-10 months old is perfectly safe. May want to ask your pediatrician.

Answered 8/25/2013

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