Guiding Families Through Early Allergen Introduction
Research has shifted our understanding of early introduction of common food allergens, making timely, accurate guidance for new parents more important than ever. This webinar offers clear, evidence-based strategies to help parents safely introduce common allergens—such as peanuts and eggs—into their infants’ diets and understand the importance of continued exposure.
By the end of this event, participants will:
- Gain practical tools for early allergen introduction.
- Learn how to communicate the evidence in simple and supportive ways.
- Develop strategies to address common challenges, including feeding anxiety and inconsistent advice.
About the Presenter(s)
Stephanie Erdle is a Pediatric Allergist at BC Children’s Hospital and Clinical Assistant Professor with the Department of Pediatrics at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She completed her pediatric residency at the University of Toronto and Clinical Immunology and Allergy training at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Erdle is the Director of the Pediatric Clinical Immunology and Allergy training program at UBC and a Clinical Researcher with the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, with a research interest in food allergy prevention and early intervention. 
Ranjit Dhanjal is the Vice President, Education and Engagement at Food Allergy Canada, a national charity and the country’s leading patient organization committed to educating, supporting, and advocating for the 3 million Canadians impacted by food allergy. Ranjit leads patient and public engagement initiatives and plays a central role in advancing food allergy prevention education across Canada. She led the development of Eat Early. Eat Often. in partnership with the CSACI, the national resource supporting the early introduction of allergenic foods to help prevent the development of food allergy, and she serves as the primary lead on prevention education for both patients and healthcare providers, working to translate emerging evidence into practical, consistent guidance.