HOW IT WORKS
Early Allergen Introduction & The Ready.Set. Food! Journey
Feeding allergens once a day can keep food allergies away
Start as early as 4+ months
Consistency is key!
Recommended by pediatricians
INTRODUCE
Gradually introduce the most common allergens
Start here if...
- baby is 4 months, OR
- baby is bottle-feeding only (you haven’t started solids yet), OR
- baby has not had peanut, egg or milk yet
RSF! tip: we always recommend beginning with Stage 1 Mix-Ins no matter where you are on your feeding journey because it provides gradual, one-at-a-time introduction of the top 3 allergens, which account for ~80% of all childhood food allergies
What's inside
30 daily numbered packets with a pre-measured dose
How to use
- Open 1 packet, pour into bottle of formula or breast milk, shake it up and feed as you normally would
- Use 1 packet, once a day until you’ve completed the box, then move onto the next Stage Mix-Ins, or allergen-inclusive foods if ready for solids
- You will need a minimum of 2 oz of breast milk, formula, or baby food to mix with
- Use wider flow nipple if needed (3+)
- Option to mix into foods if your baby is eating solids
- If you miss a day, resume the following day
- Use for first 30 days
RSF! tips
- Try to include in your first morning bottle on new allergen days to observe for any reactions
- Continue on to Maintain packets daily pending no reactions
- Reference this guide to reactions, redness and rashes to learn more about what a potential food allergy reaction could look like.
Maintain
Maintain exposure to help build tolerance
Start here if...
- MIX-INS: baby is 4+ months and bottle-feeding only, you’ve already introduced peanut, egg and milk, and you’re ready for maintenance
- STAGE 2 OATMEAL & PUREES: baby is 4+ months and starting solids, you’ve already introduced peanut, egg and milk, and you’re ready for maintenance
RSF! tip: For babies in this stage, you can use any of the products in Maintain based on what baby likes and what works best for your feeding routine. Feel free to try them all, using each a few times a week!
What's inside
- MIX-INS: 30 daily packets with a pre-measured Maintain dose of peanut, egg and milk
- OATMEAL & PUREES: peanut, egg and milk in powdered form mixed into organic baby food
How to use
MIX-INS:
- Open 1 packet, pour into bottle of formula or breast milk, shake it up and feed as you normally would
- Use 1 packet, once a day until you’ve completed the box, then move onto the next Stage Mix-Ins, or allergen-inclusive foods if ready for solids
- You will need a minimum of 2 oz of breast milk, formula, or baby food to mix with
- Use wider flow nipple if needed (3+)
- Option to mix into foods if your baby is eating solids
- If you miss a day, resume the following day
OATMEAL:
- Scoop the desired amount of oatmeal into a bowl. Add breast milk, formula or water and stir to desired consistency.
- The introductory feeding should be 3 tbsp of oatmeal and 3-4 tbsp of liquid.
- Feed daily.
RSF! tip: Try mixing in plain Greek yogurt or applesauce to change up the texture, or stir in mashed or pureed fruit to introduce new flavors!
PUREES:
- Ready-to-eat snack or meal for easy allergen maintenance at home or on-the-go!
RSF! tip: New eaters may prefer being spoon fed; more experienced eaters might like to hold the pouch themselves. But be careful, that can get messy!
RSF! tips
- Ready. Set. Food! products can be used for any snack or meal of the day in the Maintain phase after peanut egg and milk have been introduced
- Remember to feed regularly to sustain exposure
- Once you’ve introduced peanut, egg and milk, you can maintain exposure across any of our products - it’s all about what baby likes and what works best for your feeding routine. Feel free to try them all using each a few times a week!
- Reference this guide to reactions, redness and rashes to learn more about what a potential food allergy reaction could look like.
GROW
Grow exposure to include additional top allergens
Start Here If
- baby is 6+ months, AND/OR
- baby is eating solids, AND
- you’ve already introduced peanut, egg and milk, AND
- you’re ready to introduce additional allergens
RSF! tip: If baby is eating solids but you haven’t introduced peanut, egg and milk, we recommend starting with Stage 1 Mix-Ins for one-at-a-time introduction to those top 3 allergens, which account for ~80% of all childhood food allergies. Then move onto Stage 3 Mix-Ins or Organic Baby Oatmeal.
What's Inside
MIX-INS:
- 30 daily packets with a pre-measured dose of peanut, egg, milk, cashew, almond, walnut, sesame, soy, and wheat
OATMEAL:
- peanut, egg, milk, cashew, almond, walnut, sesame, soy, and wheat in powdered form added to organic baby oatmeal
How to use
- MIX-INS
Open 1 packet, mix into baby’s food and feed as you normally would - Use 1 packet, once a day until you’ve completed the box.
If you miss a day, resume the following day
OATMEAL: - Scoop the desired amount of oatmeal into a bowl. Add breast milk, formula or water and stir to desired consistency.
- The introductory feeding should be 3 tbsp of oatmeal and 3-4 tbsp of liquid.
- Feed daily.
RSF! tip: Try mixing in plain Greek yogurt or applesauce to change up the texture, or stir in mashed or pureed fruit to introduce new flavors!
RSF! tips
- For the first week using Grow products, use Ready. Set. Food! in your morning feeds to observe for any reactions.
- Remember to feed regularly to sustain exposure.
- Once you’ve introduced peanut, egg and milk, you can maintain exposure across any of our products - it’s all about what baby likes and what works best for your feeding routine. Feel free to try them all using each a few times a week!
- Try Organic Puffs and Organic Oat & Fruit Bars next when your baby is ready for those textures.
- Reference this guide to reactions, redness and rashes to learn more about what a potential food allergy reaction could look like.
Hear from our co-founder and chief allergist dr. katie marks-cogan
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