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Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroJust Starting Baby-Led Weaning? Ask Me Anything...#44: Are you just starting out with baby-led weaning and FULL of questions about whether your baby can safely self-feed? Well then, this is the episode for you! I’m going to rapid fire answering your questions about getting a SAFE start to baby-led weaning.
In this Ask Me Anything episode I’m covering the topics of readiness to feed, gagging, food refusal, scheduling, weaning from the bottle, dealing with doubters and family members who say, “you were spoon fed and you turned out fine!!”. Also diving into what your baby should drink, flavoring your baby’s food without sa...2025-06-0528 min
The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician MomAllergy Tests: When It’s Needed and When It’s NotHave you ever wondered whether your child really needs an allergy test? Or have you been tempted by those flashy direct-to-consumer kits, this conversation is a must-listen. Let’s tackle the rise of at-home “food sensitivity” tests, the difference between IgE and IgG, and why a detailed history matters more than any panel of results.
In this episode, I’m joined once again by pediatric allergist Dr. Dave Stukus to break down what parents really need to know about allergy testing. From food allergies to seasonal sniffles, we dive into when testing is actually helpful—and when it leads to...2025-06-0432 minThe PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician MomWhy Food Allergies Are Rising—and What Actually HelpsAre you still hearing that you should wait days between introducing new foods—or that food causes eczema? Are you stressed about feeding your baby the top 9 allergens?
In this episode, I sit down with pediatric allergist Dr. Dave Stukus to bust the biggest myths about food allergies. We’re talking real science, not fear: when to introduce allergens, why elimination diets can do more harm than good, and what’s actually driving the rise in allergies today.
We discuss:
Early allergen introduction helps prevent food allergies.
Food doesn't cause eczema—here’s wha...2025-05-2139 min
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroSoy: How to Introduce Your Baby to This Potentially Allergenic Food#37: Soy is one of the Top 9 allergenic foods, but it often causes confusion for parents when their baby is starting solid foods: can my baby eat soy and if so, what’s the safest way to prepare it? In this episode, you’ll learn how to safely introduce soy to your baby for 2 different ages and stages, plus a look at soy milk and why it’s not ideal for babies. We’ll cover soy allergy stats, debunk some common myths, and walk through the best practices for offering this food early and often. If you’ve heard conflicting things abo...2025-05-1219 min
The Nutrition Science PodcastAre Food Intolerances Harming Your Health?Do you ever feel like you are reacting negatively to some of the foods that you eat? You may be. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss the different types of adverse reactions to food that people can experience. We cover:The difference between a food allergy and an intoleranceThe different types of food intolerances Immune vs. non-immune mediated intolerancesWhy food sensitivity testing is inaccurateListen to my previous podcast on food allergies with Dr. David Stukus here. Interested in working with me? Schedule a Discovery Call here. Enjoy...2025-04-2122 min
The Nutrition Science PodcastIs Your Diet Making You Inflammed?You’ve probably seen the headlines blaming everything from seed oils to tomatoes for chronic inflammation—but what does the science really say?Whether you're trying to support your immune system, improve gut health, or just make sense of the “inflammatory foods” panic online—this episode is for you.🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:What inflammation actually is—and why it’s not the bad guy it is made out to beThe difference between acute and chronic inflammationHow dietary patterns shape inflammatory responses in the short term and over timeWhy calling a food “inflammatory” isn't an accurate way to desc...2025-04-0918 min
Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & TraumaHope for Food Allergies: Dr. David Stukus on Allergy Innovations and the Doctor-Patient ConnectionSend us a textSeason 3: Strengthening our Support Systems Renowned allergist Dr. David Stukus joins Dr. Whitehouse to discuss the evolving landscape of allergy treatment and what it means for those living with food allergies. We discuss promising new therapies, advancements on the horizon, and what patients should know about emerging treatment options. Beyond the science, we also examine the importance of a strong doctor-patient relationship—what Dr. Stukus sees as the barriers to this and how open communication, trust, and collaboration can improve both medical outcomes and quality of life. Photo credit: Natio...2025-03-1946 min
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroPeanut: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food#014: How do you know if your baby is allergic to peanuts? The only way to know is to offer your baby peanut. In this episode I’m sharing 3 easy ways to safely offer your baby peanut with tips on how to reintroduce peanut early and often to help lower the risk of peanut allergy.Listen to this episode to learn: 1. Whether or not your baby is at high risk for peanut allergy 2. When to start offering peanut protein and how often to reintroduce 3. 3 easy ways to make peanuts sa...2025-02-2024 min
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroHow to Introduce Allergenic Foods to Your Baby#11: What if your baby has an allergic reaction to a food? The only way to know if your baby is allergic is to offer them that food…but there are some safety guidelines you want to know about.In this episode we’ll look at the recent research and updated guidelines that support early introduction of potentially allergenic foods and then how to safely prepare those foods to help lower your baby’s risk of food allergy.Listen to this episode to learn: 1. What the Top 9 allergenic foods...2025-02-1017 min
PediaCast CME: Pediatric Podcasts for ProvidersFood Allergy Update - PediaCast CME 105SHOW NOTES DESCRIPTION Dr Dave Stukus visits the studio for an updated discussion on food allergies. We explore their cause, symptoms, diagnosis, management, and prevention. We hope you can join us! TOPICS Food Allergy Anaphylaxis Oral Immunotherapy PRESENTERS Dr Mike Patrick PediaCast and PediaCast CME Nationwide Children’s Hospital Dr David Stukus Allergy and Immunology Nationwide Children’s Hospital For education credit information, please visit PediaCastCME.org2025-02-0453 min
Pediatrics Now: Cases Updates and Discussions for the Busy Pediatric PractitionerLet Babies Eat: New Guidelines to Prevent Food AllergiesLet Babies Eat: New Guidelines to Prevent Food Allergies
Link for CME Credit Coming Soon
In this grand rounds episode of Pediatrics Now, host Holly Wayment brings us cutting-edge approaches to infant food introduction and allergy prevention, featuring Nationwide Children's Hospital's Dr. David Stukus .
Dr. Stukus delves into the history of infant feeding guidelines, the evolving scientific evidence, and practical strategies for pediatric practitioners.
Listeners will gain insights into the confusion caused by changing guidelines, the landmark LEAP trial's impact on peanut allergy prevention, and the importance of introducing allergenic foods...2025-02-0351 min
The Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology#97 - The Nuances of Food Allergy TestingThink diagnosing food allergies is as simple as running a test? Think again. Food allergy testing is a maze of gray areas, false positives, and, hopefully, a clear food allergy diagnosis.
Navigating food allergy testing can feel overwhelming, with skin pricks, blood tests, and conflicting advice. How do you determine which tests are truly useful? How can you avoid unnecessary dietary restrictions from false results?
In this episode, Dr. David Stukus, a board-certified allergist and immunologist, joins Dr. Gupta and Kortney to demystify the science of food allergy testing. From the importance of patient history...2025-01-1641 minThe Itch: Allergies, Asthma, Eczema & Immunology#97 - The Nuances of Food Allergy TestingThink diagnosing food allergies is as simple as running a test? Think again. Food allergy testing is a maze of gray areas, false positives, and, hopefully, a clear food allergy diagnosis.
Navigating food allergy testing can feel overwhelming, with skin pricks, blood tests, and conflicting advice. How do you determine which tests are truly useful? How can you avoid unnecessary dietary restrictions from false results?
In this episode, Dr. David Stukus, a board-certified allergist and immunologist, joins Dr. Gupta and Kortney to demystify the science of food allergy testing. From the importance of patient history...2025-01-1641 min
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro5 Things Parents and Caregivers Should Be Able to Do Before Starting Solid Foods#003: What can you do to help your baby get ready to start solid foods safely? From picking out the best high chair to knowing how to introduce allergenic foods like peanut, here are 5 things parents and caregivers can do to get prepared for baby-led weaning.Listen to this episode to learn: 1. What the most important safety feature on your high chair should be…and why most high chairs don’t have this 2. What to do if your baby chokes on food and how to administer back blows if your baby does...2025-01-1520 min
AAAAI Podcast: Conversations from the World of AllergyHail and FarewellDavid Stukus, MD, FAAAAI, reflects upon his last six years as host and introduces Rebecca Saff, MD, PhD, FAAAAI, as our new voice. This fun and engaging episode marks a transition for our podcast’s exciting future!2024-12-1736 min
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroNightshade Vegetables: Can My Baby Be Allergic to Eggplant? with @allergykidsdoc David Stukus, MD#478: Nightshade vegetables sound…shady. Scary. What are they and why are parents asking more about eggplant allergy in their babies? Pediatric allergies Dr. David Stukus is here to talk about nightshade vegetables, whether babies can be allergic to them and what to do if your baby has a reaction to a new vegetable (...or any food).Listen to this episode to learn:
What nightshade vegetables are and whether they really are considered toxic for babies
Why some babies have reactions to eggplant and whether it’s a lifelong condition or outgrown
Whether or not you should hold...2024-10-3114 min
Well Beyond Medicine: The Nemours Children's Health PodcastEp. 101: Truth or Trend: Tackling Medical Misinformation on Social Media with Dr. David StukusAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 60% of Americans use the internet for health information. A GoodRx survey indicates that more than 70% of those people have been exposed to medical or health-related misinformation, with social media cited as the most common source.Nationwide Children’s pediatric allergist David R. Stukus, MD, FAAP, believes pediatricians can play a key role in countering medical misinformation on social media, both in the exam room and on their social media platforms. He presented on the topic at the American Academy of Pediatrics Experience 2024, training his co...2024-10-1424 min
The Nutrition Science PodcastIs Gluten Harming Your Health?In a matter of 10 years gluten went from being something most people have never heard of to something millions of people were avoiding in their diets which sparked a huge market for gluten-free products. But why? Is there any reasoning to it? Gluten might be one of the most complicated topics in nutrition and in today's episode I am going to attempt to unpack this topic and help you to understand: What gluten isWhy it can be a problem for some people Why it isn't a problem for most people How to determine if it is...2024-09-2531 min
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroOral Food Challenges: Try Allergenic Foods at Home vs. the Doctor's Office? with @allergykidsdoc David Stukus, MD#468: Should you drive to your local hospital and sit outside the emergency department when you offer your baby a potentially allergenic food in case they have a food allergy reaction? Pediatric allergist Dr. David Stukus is here to talk about oral food challenges and introducing new foods to your baby at home vs. in the doctor’s office.Listen to this episode to learn:
What to do if your baby has an allergic reaction to a food…or just a non-allergic topical rash
Which subset of children may benefit from oral food challenges done...2024-09-1931 min
The Pediatrician Next Door - Simple Advice on Baby Sleep, Parenting and Family HealthEp. 75: The Truth About Childhood Food Allergies: Debunking Common Myths - with David Stukus, MDDo food allergies always get worse with more exposure? Are peanut-free schools scientifically sound? Can honey really help with pollen allergies? And are dogs labeled as hypoallergenic really hypoallergenic? Get the facts and debunk these myths with Dr. Wendy as she talks to pediatric allergy specialist David Stukus, MD from Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Visit David Stukus, MD at the Food Allergy Treatment Center and listen to him host Conversations from the World of Allergy podcast. Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products...2024-07-3130 min
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroPeanut: How to Introduce Your Baby to this Potentially Allergenic Food#445: How do you know if your baby is allergic to peanuts? The only way to know is to offer your baby peanut. In this episode I’m sharing 3 easy ways to safely offer your baby peanut with tips on how to reintroduce peanut early and often to help lower the risk of peanut allergy.Listen to this episode to learn:
Whether or not your baby is at high risk for peanut allergy
When to start offering peanut protein and how often to reintroduce
3 easy ways to make peanuts safe for your baby to ea...2024-07-0124 min
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroHow to Introduce Allergenic Foods to Your Baby#439: What if your baby has an allergic reaction to a food? The only way to know if your baby is allergic is to offer them that food…but there are some safety guidelines you want to know about.In this episode we’ll look at the recent research and updated guidelines that support early introduction of potentially allergenic foods and then how to safely prepare those foods to help lower your baby’s risk of food allergy.Listen to this episode to learn:
What the Top 9 allergenic foods are an...2024-06-1017 min
Pediatrics On CallFood Allergies, Hospital Pediatrics Mental Health Special In this episode David Stukus, MD, FAAP, and Rajitha Venkatesh, MD, MPH, FAAP, promote food allergy awareness with a conversation about new strategies for diagnosing and treating several conditions. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Christopher Russell, MD, MS, FAAP, about a special issue of the journal Hospital Pediatrics, focusing on mental health. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.2024-05-1632 minPediatrics On CallFood Allergies, Hospital Pediatrics Mental Health Special In this episode David Stukus, MD, FAAP, and Rajitha Venkatesh, MD, MPH, FAAP, promote food allergy awareness with a conversation about new strategies for diagnosing and treating several conditions. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Christopher Russell, MD, MS, FAAP, about a special issue of the journal Hospital Pediatrics, focusing on mental health. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.2024-05-1632 min
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroHow to Prepare for Baby-Led Weaning: A Guide for Parents & Caregivers#423: What can you do to help your baby get ready to start solid foods safely? From picking out the best high chair to knowing how to introduce allergenic foods like peanut, here are 5 things parents and caregivers can do to get prepared for baby-led weaning.Listen to this episode to learn:
What the most important safety feature on your high chair should be…and why most high chairs don’t have this
What to do if your baby chokes on food and how to administer back blows if your baby does choke
How to s...2024-04-1520 min
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroEverything You Need to Know About FOOD ALLERGIES *Update* (Nutrition Labels, Research & Sesame) with Bob Earl, MPH, RDN#418: What causes food allergies and can introducing certain foods early to your baby help prevent food allergy? Food allergy guidance and recommendations seems to be changing quite regularly and figuring out the best way to safely introduce allergenic foods is confusing. In this episode dietitian Bob Earl from Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) at foodallergy.org updates us on everything new and notable in food allergies including allergen labeling for the newest allergen on the Top 9 which is sesame.Learn more about Bob’s work at FARE on the...2024-03-2827 min
Charting PediatricsMitigating Misinformation and Changing the Narrative: Allergies in the Media Facts and fiction can overlap in movies and television. That’s especially prevalent in medical dramas where the details seem so real but often don’t portray the full picture. While the intention may be to create powerful entertainment, sometimes a storyline can misinform the viewer. Unrealistic circumstances, overexaggerated outcomes and the bending of scientific truth, create confusion. When it comes to food allergies, how a situation is handled can be the difference between a routine medical occurrence and a lifesaving episode. “This is where we see some really dramatic portrayals because you generate that emotional kind of connection and we...2024-03-1232 min
The AllergistFood Allergies: Myths, Medicine, and Moving Forward“Food allergy tests are not screening tests…I will pause for dramatic effect…Food allergy tests are not screening tests.” Dr. David StukusDr. Mariam Hanna is joined by Dr. David Stukus, a leading pediatric allergist and clinical immunologist from Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Together, they dive into the critical issues surrounding food allergy diagnostics and the latest advancements in treatment options, including developments in the field of oral immunotherapy (OIT) and the recent FDA approval of Omalizumab for food allergies.Dr. Stukus debunks common misconceptions about te...2024-03-0525 min
Becoming Immune ConfidentEpisode 102: Battling Misconceptions: Deep Dive into Food Allergies Are you ready to debunk common myths about allergies and dive into the evolving world of allergy and immunology?In this episode of the "Becoming Immune Confident" podcast, host Dr. Kara Wada hosts her mentor and colleague, Dr. David Stukus. Dr. Stukus discusses his career journey in allergy and immunology, highlighting the importance of countering health misinformation. He provides an in-depth insight into allergies, the different reactions they can cause, and how they differ from intolerances. Dr. Stukus emphasizes the role of patient history in diagnosis. He also provides an overview of the current and emerging treatments...2024-01-1733 min
The Nutrition Science PodcastThe Expert's Guide to Navigating Food Allergies and Intolerances with David Stukus, MDFood allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities can occur towards nearly any food. These adverse food reactions can have a negative impact on health so it is important that they are correctly diagnosed and managed. Unfortuantely, there is A LOT of misleading information about this topic. On this week's episode of the podcast, Dr. David Stukus joins us to discuss the science behind these topics. In this episode we discuss: The difference between food allergy, intolerance, and sensitivity How to test allergies, and intolerances IgE testing, IgG testing, MRT, The dangers of screening for food allergies and intolerances Grow...2023-12-1144 min
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroFood Allergy Prevention 101 with Tina Sindher, MD#382: Offering food to your baby food is the only way to know if they’re allergic to it…but that doesn’t mean it’s not scary. In this episode pediatrician and food allergy practitioner and researcher Tina Sindher, MD is going to teach some basic tips for introducing allergenic foods as a means to help reduce the risk of food allergy in your baby.🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧Other podcast episodes related to this topic you might enjoy are:Episode 380 - Why Doctors STILL Aren't Talking About Introducing Allergenic...2023-11-0936 min
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroAre Food Sensitivity Tests Bogus? with David Stukus, MD#376: If you suspect your baby is sensitive to food, is it worth your time and money to explore food sensitivity testing? In this episode, noted pediatrician and allergist David Stukus, MD explains why and how food sensitivity tests do NOT work…and what (if anything) you should be testing for at all with regards to your baby’s ability to tolerate food.Follow Dr. Stukus on Instagram @allergykidsdoc. 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧Here are previous episode with Dr. Stukus that you might also enjoy:Episode 227 - When D...2023-10-1914 min
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroOral Immunotherapy: Helping Babies Become Less Reactive to Allergenic Foods with David Stukus, MD#366: If your baby has a diagnosed food allergy, you might feel overwhelmed by the idea of food avoidance for the indefinite future. But Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) offers a promising alternative whereby a person can gradually learn to eat or tolerate increasingly larger amounts of the offending food protein working towards desensitization. In this episode pediatric allergist Dr. David Stukus explains what oral immunotherapy is, how it works and whether or not it’s a viable option for young children with food allergy.Follow Dr. Stukus on Instagram @allergykidsdoc. Listen to...2023-09-1423 min
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroIs it OK to Take a Break from Baby-Led Weaning?#349: What if you started solid foods but you’re thinking about taking a break. Maybe your baby is sick, or you’re planning to travel, or your baby is teething and you’re just not feeling up to the challenge. Is it ok to take a break from starting solid foods if you’re doing baby-led weaning? In this episode we’re exploring reasons why you would want to pause with trying out new foods as well as other scenarios where it’s best to keep going.🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧 🎧Other BABY-LED WEANING MADE EASY podcasts...2023-07-1021 min
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroYour Food Allergy Questions Answered with Ron Sunog, MD#334: Introducing allergenic food to your baby early and often can help lower the risk of food allergy. In this episode pediatrician Dr. Ron Sunog is answering some common questions about allergenic foods. What causes an allergic reaction? What do allergic reactions look like? How much of an allergenic food “counts” and how often do we have to feed these foods?Dr. Sunog’s book EAT THE EIGHT is available at https://eattheeight.com/ Katie & Dr. Sunog co-teach an online program about safely introducing allergenic foods for babies called EAT THE EIGH...2023-05-1827 min
Baby-Led Weaning with Katie FerraroMom Has Food Allergies: How Can Her Baby Eat Those Allergenic Foods?#318: What if an adult in the house has a food allergy? Can babies learn to eat the same foods their parents or caregivers are allergic to? In this episode I’m interviewing two baby-led weaning moms who figured out how to safely introduce their babies to some of the same foods they are allergic to. Special thanks to Deena Neuman and Talia Emm-Goodall for sharing their stories and experiences with food allergies in this episode.🥜 🥜 🥜 🥜 🥜PUFFWORKS BABY peanut puffs and almond puffs are an easy, no stress, low mess way to introduce...2023-03-2339 min
The Health Investment Podcast with Brooke SimonsonFood Allergies/Sensitivies, Immune System "Boosts," Green Snot & More! | Dr. David StukusEPISODE 171 - Dr. David Stukus (commonly known as "Dr. Dave") is a Professor of Clinical Pediatrics in the Division of Allergy/Immunology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University College of Medicine. At his institution, he serves as the Director of the Food Allergy Treatment Center and Associate Director of the Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Fellowship Training Program. Dr. Dave is a member of the Board of Regents for the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the Social Media Editor and host of the podcast series for the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, and is on...2023-01-2350 min