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Posted by Elizabeth on June 10, 2003 at 17:33:56:
In Reply to: Re: Egg yolk VS Egg whites?? posted by VanessaG on June 10, 2003 at 17:13:44:
: : : My Dr. told me my 11mths old can have egg yolk, but he shouldnt have the whites yet. Anyone know what the differecne is? : : : : Hope this helps. : An allergy has not much to do with cooking doneness. If it is less cooked (ie. omlettes) the reaction will be more severe. My son has an egg allergy. It was confirmed at 10:00 this morning actually, although we had suspected it for several weeks. The first time he had scrambled eggs(well cooked, I would like to add) he had a facefull of hives in about 30 seconds! Here is a great site for egg allergy info.
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: : Egg whites are only bad if you give them raw because they contain a protein called ovidin which in rare cases can cause neurological (brain) problems. Cooked eggs whether over medium, over easy, scrambled will not.
Ovidin is killed by cooking the egg. I learned from working in the medical field and learned this at school also. Some babies are allergic to eggs just like they could be allergic to many other foods even formula, but our pediatrician said to start them on whole eggs at 8 months because of the cholesterol which helps them grow and the high protein and vitamins. My babies did fine. But every doctor and baby is different. I am sure if one finds out their baby is allergic to something, they will discontinue to the product.