what age do most childern grow out of food allergies?

Hi Sarah! Egg allergies are commonly outgrown by 5 or 6 years of age. That doesn't necessarily mean they will however. Egg is a tricky one too. Many people will test highly allergic to egg, but when challenged, do not react at all. But it can also have a lot to do with what form the egg is in. Eggs in baked goods or powdered form can be safe as the protein has been destroyed or changed during processing, and the protein is the allergen.
Other food allergies in babies, especially under 12 months, are often outgrown by 3. Peanut allergies have always been considered life-long except recent studies have shown that 30% of children who have been diagnosed with peanut allergy under the age of 1, and had suffered only milder reactions, are now outgrowing them. Nuts tend to fit into that category.
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Michelle

Oops! I forgot to mention that the best way to help them along the way is avoidance of the allergen. Increased exposure can create more antibodies in the system and possibly (not necessarily however) increase the severity of the allergy. If there is any hope of outgrowing them, then as little exposure as possible is the best way to go.
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I was told by my allergist that usually the egg allergy is outgrown by the age of 6. I waited from age 2 until 2months shy of her 6th birthday and she still shows highly allergic to the eggs. I had hoped she would outgrow it, but so far no hope. She can eat them in cakes, cookies,but not in meatloaf, lasagne, manicotti and some others. The peanut I am considering life long and not really considering if she can outgrow it, if it happens great, but if not I am not counting on it.

hi, thanks for your very informative posts, i am currantly plucking up the courage to rub a tinsy winsy bit of cooked egg on williams arm. if hes ok may try uncooked egg white, then yolk. hmmm can not imagine getting that far.... well i will keep you posted.
thanks sarah!!!!