There are some foods which you should not give to your baby when he is very young.
Too much salt can be very dangerous for babies because it cannot be processed by their kidneys. You shouldn't let your baby eat salty foods such as cheese or bacon, and don't add it to meals you cook.
Allowing your baby to eat too much sugar encourages a sweet tooth causes dental decay.
Honey contains a lot of sugar so it can cause damage to the teeth. In rare cases, a dangerous bacteria is found in honey can be seriously harmful to children under the age of one.
Nuts present a choking risk and also life-threatening allergy in rare cases.
If you decide to introduce solids to your baby when it is younger than six months, you should avoid the following foods:
Products containing gluten (wheat flour, bread, rusks, rye or barley-based foods)
Nuts and seeds
Eggs
Fish and shellfish
Unpasteurised cheeses
Citrus fruits (including juice).
June 2011 |