Food allergies scared the poop out of me when I was the first time mom with a baby, and it's one of

those things that the more you know about it, the less afraid you will be. And honestly, it's even

less likely that your baby develops severe food allergies when you know more about it.

Because early introduction is hugely important, and it doesn't have to be scary.

Today we're talking to Megan McMillan. She's a registered dietitian nutritionist just like me.

And she's also an IBCLC. So many letters there. That's an international board certified

lactation consultant.

And she's also a mom to kids with food allergies. So I could not think of a better person to talk to about all of this.

Welcome back to feeding toddlers made easy.

I'm Casey Barnes, your registered dietitian nutritionist friend, and although we're often talking about toddlers on here, I know that many of you have more than one kid or plan to have more.

So today's episode is for you.

If you have a baby, want to have a baby, you're pregnant, or you're just interested in this topic of food allergies and babies.

If you have any health concerns about your own baby, please reach out to their medical provider.

This episode is intended for informational purposes only.

Okay, here's Megan now.

Hey, Megan, welcome. Hi, Casey.

Thank you so much for having me on. I'm so excited to talk to you today because, you know, we are chatting a little bit before we started recording and I was telling you how I just was on Instagram the

other day talking a little bit about my own

breastfeeding experience with Amelia, which now was four years ago, which is so crazy to me,

but trying to work through her allergies and eczema and all of that and how confusing it can

be when your breastfeeding and your diet is in consideration. So I'm

glad that we're going to get to talk through all the ins and outs of breastfeeding your baby and

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