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Quiche/whole eggs
« on: November 15, 2011, 16:44:18 pm »
Is quiche ok to give a 7 month old?  I'm confused on the whole egg yolks only until one year advice.  A google search didn't help but rather give me lots of conflicting advice!  I tried giving DS2 scrambled egg yolks and he didn't like them.  I don't blame him; I didn't either!  We don't have any egg allergies in our families so would it be ok to just try normal scrambled eggs and then the quiche?  The only thing I haven't given him is dairy.  So I need to give that a go before the quiche too...





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Re: Quiche/whole eggs
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2011, 01:55:14 am »
I did a google search and this link from BW popped up  ;)

http://babywhispererforums.com/index.php?topic=73616.msg597738#msg597738

I have also read that the recommendations are changing, as so much does over time.  I strongly suggest you ask your pediatrician about the introduction off the egg whites.


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Re: Quiche/whole eggs
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2011, 13:53:28 pm »
In the UK they say whole eggs are fine from 6 months.  Eggs are a common allergenic food but so is wheat, shellfish, milk, mustard, celery, etc. etc.  Do check local advice to you though because prevalence of food allergies varies worldwide.

If you do decide to go ahead with it, I have a quiche style recipe which is good for when they're on finger foods:

http://mamacook.blogspot.com/2011/05/quiche-frittata-and-small-things.html
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Re: Quiche/whole eggs
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2011, 21:22:16 pm »
The recs in Canada are now whole eggs from 6 months too... just to watch because egg white is the most allergenic part of the egg... if no reaction, no worries!



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Re: Quiche/whole eggs
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2011, 22:51:03 pm »
This is obvious but I will say it anyway  ;)- if you choose to give the egg make sure it is WELL COOKED!

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Re: Quiche/whole eggs
« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2011, 04:19:02 am »
Hmm maybe I'll wait a bit but I don't know how long I can wait!  Does that mean he can't have anything with whole eggs in it like pancakes?  He doesn't like oatmeal so my options (that I can think of) are limited without eggs...

Are there common signs of an allergic reaction to eggs?





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Re: Quiche/whole eggs
« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2011, 04:32:30 am »
Egg whites can cause a skin reaction - usually a rash on the face fairly quickly.

I would give it a go TBH, just test with something like a pancake so you know it is well cooked :)



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Re: Quiche/whole eggs
« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2011, 17:59:15 pm »
Good idea.  Giving in something like a pancake will also give a smaller amount so if there is a reaction it might be a milder one.  I finally added some photos to my banana / apple pancake recipe here:

http://mamacook.blogspot.com/2011/03/pancakes-and-toys-returned-to-pram.html

And there's a potato pancake recipe here too.  Makes great finger foods and both recipes freeze well.

http://mamacook.blogspot.com/2011/08/potato-pancakes.html
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Re: Quiche/whole eggs
« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2011, 19:46:56 pm »
Thanks for the replies and recipes I'll try the pancakes tomorrow!





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Re: Quiche/whole eggs
« Reply #9 on: November 18, 2011, 21:37:31 pm »
Lemonthyme - I get hungry every time you post a link ;)



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Re: Quiche/whole eggs
« Reply #10 on: November 19, 2011, 03:13:45 am »
Thank you! :D
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Re: Quiche/whole eggs
« Reply #11 on: November 19, 2011, 04:33:21 am »
I also have to say that the picture of you on your blog is beautiful!



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Re: Quiche/whole eggs
« Reply #12 on: November 19, 2011, 08:16:48 am »
Aw shucks!  I'm getting all embarrassed!   ;D
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Re: Quiche/whole eggs
« Reply #13 on: November 19, 2011, 22:07:10 pm »
LOL!  Don't be!  I have refused to show DH your blog cause I don't want him to think I might cook like that one day ::)