Baby Ledger AIAllergen Introduction Tracker
Print it, stick it on the fridge, and write the date of each try plus anything you want to remember. Bring it to your pediatrician or allergist visits.
Because new allergens are spaced days apart, it is genuinely easy to lose track of what you have introduced, when, and whether anything happened. A dated log of each "first food" and any reaction is useful on its own, and it is exactly the kind of record a pediatrician or allergist will ask you for if a concern comes up.
The top 9 major allergens
In the US, nine foods account for the large majority of food-allergy reactions. These are the ones to introduce intentionally and keep in the rotation:
| Allergen | First try (date) | Second try | Third try | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk (dairy) | ||||
| Egg | ||||
| Peanut | ||||
| Tree nuts (almond, cashew, walnut, etc.) | ||||
| Soy | ||||
| Wheat | ||||
| Sesame | ||||
| Fish (such as salmon, cod, tuna) | ||||
| Shellfish (crustacean: shrimp, crab, lobster) |
You do not introduce these in any one "correct" order. Many parents start with peanut and egg because those are the two with the most evidence behind early, regular introduction, but the order is a conversation to have with your pediatrician.
Tailor texture to your baby's stage, introduce one allergen at a time, and ask your pediatrician if you are unsure.
Companion printable: Baby's Food Firsts checklist
A few familiar foods are missing on purpose: no honey before the first birthday (it can cause infant botulism), and skip choking hazards like whole nuts, whole grapes, popcorn, and hot dog pieces. Serve every food in a soft, age-appropriate form.
Baby Ledger AI and AllerSee are informational, label-reading tools. They are not medical devices and do not diagnose, treat, prevent, or protect against any allergy or medical condition. This printable is general information, not medical advice, and is not a substitute for guidance from your pediatrician or a qualified medical professional. Always read the full product label and consult your child's doctor about food introductions and any allergy concern. In a suspected allergic reaction or medical emergency, call 911 (US) or your local emergency number. Do not rely on this printable as a feeding plan for your child. Use it as a starting point for the conversation with your child's pediatrician or pediatric allergist. AllerSee™ is a trademark of Fong Shui Labs LLC. AllerSee's allergen detection approach is patent-pending.