Question 1

When should I start weaning my baby?

Accepted Answer

French guidance (HCSP 2020, Santé publique France) and European guidance (ESPGHAN 2017) align: weaning starts between 4 and 6 completed months, never before 4 months (17 weeks), ideally before 6 months to take advantage of the allergen introduction window.

Question 2

Which allergens should be introduced early?

Accepted Answer

HCSP 2020 and the LEAP (2015) and EAT (2016) studies recommend early introduction (from 4 to 6 months) for: egg, peanut, cow's milk, gluten (wheat), fish, tree nuts (as a purée), sesame. The app tracks 12 allergens in total (reference: EU regulation 1169/2011 on labelling, minus lupin and sulphites); the others (crustaceans, molluscs, celery, mustard) are tracked for journal completeness. Soy is not on the early-introduction list: HCSP and ANSES advise against soy-based products before age 3.

Question 3

Do I have to choose between purées and baby-led weaning?

Accepted Answer

No. The French Society of Paediatrics recognises baby-led weaning, classic purées, and a mixed approach as valid. What matters is adapting texture to age, watching for choking signs, and offering a varied diet.

Question 4

Which foods to avoid before age 1 and before age 3?

Accepted Answer

Before age 1: honey (botulism), plain cow's milk as a drink, added salt, added sugar, fruit juice. Before age 3: risky raw foods (raw eggs, raw meat or fish), hard and round foods (peanuts, whole grapes), sugary and artificially sweetened drinks.

Question 5

Is Diversif free and ad-free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Diversif is open source, self-hosted, free, and ad-free. Your data stays on your own server or host.

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