Child allergies may be prevented by introducing solid foods while continuing to breast feed

Introducing solid food with breast milk after the 17th week of birth could reduce food allergies in babies, according to University of Southampton research.The research, led by Dr Kate Grimshaw, dietitian and senior research fellow at the University, say that giving the baby solid food beside breast feeding helps it develop a better, stronger immune system to fight food allergies."Introducing solid foods alongside breastfeeding can benefit the immune system," Dr Grimshaw explains.