In 2000, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advised mothers of children with a family history of allergies to avoid cow's milk, eggs, fish, peanuts, and tree nuts while breast-feeding.

Now, according to msnbc, the AAP has changed their advice to breast-feeding mothers.

While breast-feeding appears to decrease the risk of allergies, avoiding certain foods during breast-feeding does not.

The new report states:

• There is no convincing evidence that women who avoid peanuts or other foods during pregnancy or breast-feeding lower their child’s risk of allergies.


• For infants with a family history of allergies, exclusive breast-feeding for at least four months can lessen the risk of rashes and allergy to cow’s milk.


• Exclusive breast-feeding for at least three months protects against wheezing in babies, but whether it prevents asthma in older children is unclear.


• There is modest evidence for feeding hypoallergenic formulas to susceptible babies if they are not solely breast-fed.


• There is no good evidence that soy-based formulas prevent allergies.


• There is no convincing evidence that delaying the introduction of foods such as eggs, fish or peanut butter to children prevents allergies, but babies should not get solid food before four to six months of age.