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Maurizio Geneletti <[log in to unmask]>
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<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>

Here is the summary of the many replies I have received
regarding introduction to Gluten to my 7 months niece.

All of them are suggesting in one direction that is:
the more delay gluten is introduced the better is for the baby!
best regards
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An infant's immune system is not mature until the child reaches 2 years
old.  I believe it's best not to tamper with an immature mature system.

Her pediatrician has told us that late introduction of gluten in her diet
gives her more time to fully develop her inmunological system so there are
less chances that she develops CD.

The first 2 years are very important for development. In other words
......it's a delay tactic not a cure

We really don't know how eating wheat affects the triggering process
but there are some indications that feeding babies gluten may lead to early
triggering of the disease.

active celiac disease poses serious growth and development issues for young
children, not allergies to wheat that is a different matter and it is
recommended to wait until a child is at least one year old to introduce
wheat to prevent allergies.

gluten containing foods, especially wheat, are more difficult to digest for
the not yet fully developed infant intestines.  with celiac sprue in the
family, it is recommended to delay the introduction of gluten containing
foods in order to let the intestine fully develop before having to digest
gluten.

Foods that are apt to cause allergies or intolerances are introduced later to
give the infant's stomach a chance to mature and develop

If gluten is introduced too soon to someone who has a genetic pre-disposition
for celiac, it might trigger the celiac immediately.  An older child might
have a better chance to avoid it.

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