I personally suffer from food allergies. How can I reduce the risk of food allergies in my baby?

It is recommended to introduce foods that commonly cause allergic reactions to babies around 6 months old, or a little earlier if the baby is at high risk for food allergies. High-risk factors include a family history of eczema, asthma, or food allergies. Common allergenic foods to watch out for include eggs, cow's milk, peanuts, nuts, sesame, wheat, fish, and soy. It is best to introduce one new food at a time and monitor for any allergic reactions. It is generally not recommended to conduct allergy tests before introducing allergenic foods as they can often result in false positives, limiting the variety of foods that can be tested in infants. Refer to resources like FAQs for families for further information on this topic.