A free allergen introduction schedule for babies
Introducing nine allergens one at a time is a lot to track. Here's a simple sample schedule you can follow — plus a free printable version and tracker to stick on the fridge.
01The sample allergen introduction schedule
There's no single "correct" order, but introducing one new allergen every few days keeps things manageable. Start with peanut and egg (the most-studied), then work through the rest. Here's an example you can adapt:
| Days | New allergen to try | Baby-safe form |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | Peanut | Thinned smooth peanut butter |
| 4–6 | Egg | Well-cooked scrambled egg |
| 7–9 | Tree nuts | Thinned nut butter (e.g. almond) |
| 10–12 | Milk (dairy) | Plain whole-milk yogurt |
| 13–15 | Sesame | Thinned tahini |
| 16–18 | Soy & wheat | Tofu purée; iron-fortified cereal |
| 19+ | Fish, then shellfish | Cooked, flaked, deboned |
02Get the free printable schedule + tracker
Want this as a printable checklist with space to log dates and reactions? Join the waitlist and we'll email you the printable allergen-introduction schedule and tracker — plus launch news for Tiny Acorn.
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We'll send the printable to your inbox. No spam — just the schedule and Tiny Acorn launch news.03How to use the schedule
- One new allergen at a time, in a baby-safe form — never whole nuts or thick globs.
- Offer it earlier in the day, then watch for about two hours.
- Wait 2–3 days before the next new allergen, so a reaction is easy to trace.
- Keep the winners in rotation — about twice a week — so tolerance sticks. Log each food as you go.
For the full walkthrough, see how to introduce allergens to your baby and how to spot a reaction.
Frequently asked questions
In what order should I introduce allergens?
No single order is required, but peanut and egg usually go first (most-studied). Then tree nuts, dairy, sesame, soy, wheat, fish, and shellfish — one new allergen every few days.
How many days between allergens?
Introduce one new allergen at a time and wait about 2–3 days before adding another, so a reaction is easy to trace.
Is there a printable allergen schedule?
Yes — this page has a sample schedule, and you can get a free printable schedule and tracker by joining the waitlist above.
Do I keep feeding allergens after introducing them?
Yes — "eat early, eat often." Keep tolerated allergens in the diet about twice a week. A one-time taste isn't enough.