Researchers have revealed that exclusively breastfeeding babies in their first six months may increase the risk of developing nut allergy.

However the findings have been rejected by Australian Breastfeeding Association who claimed that there is no direct evidence that exclusive breastfeeding increased nut allergy risk. “We have yet to see a body of significant research to change our view - most research, actually does recommend that breastfeeding is still best. In fact most studies suggest breastfeeding can actually reduce allergies the longer babies are breastfed”, ABA spokeswoman Meredith Laverty said.
The study has been published in the International Journal of Pediatrics.
Source-Medindia