HOW A DROP OF HONEY CAN KILL YOUR BABY ... 9 FOODS YOU MUST AVOID FOR YOUR CHILD
In her book, Feeding Your Baby & Toddler, Annabel Karmel says,
To reduce the danger of illness and allergic reactions and to establish a healthy eating habit, it is preferable to avoid offering your infant the following foods.
Sodium chloride
Salt should not be added to the meals of babies under a year old since it might discolour their underdeveloped kidneys and cause dehydration.
A taste for salt may develop at a young age, and consuming too much salt may contribute to high blood pressure later in life.
Smoked foods should also be avoided.
Avoid adding sugar to foods unless they are exceedingly sour.
Added sugar creates a habit and raises the risk of tooth decay.
Whether raw or cooked Eggs that have been lightly cooked
To reduce the risk of salmonella illness, cook eggs until the yolk and white are both solid.
Cheese that has not been pasteurised
Avoid cheeses like Brie and Camembert to reduce your chance of listeria infection.
Gluten-Containing Foods
Before six months, do not introduce wheat, oats, barley, or rye.
Chopped and whole nuts are not suggested for children under the age of five owing to the danger of choking.
There is also the possibility of a nut allergy.
Honey
Honey may sometimes include a form of bacterium that, if consumed by a newborn under the age of one, may cause toxins to be produced in the infant's bowel.
This may lead to a potentially fatal sickness known as "Infant Botulism."
Shellfish is a common source of food poisoning. In addition, shellfish may induce allergic responses in young children.
Foods High in Fibre
Excessive consumption of high-fiber meals may interfere with mineral absorption.
References:
1. Feeding Your Baby & Toddler by Annabel Karmel's
2. Bermix Studio on Unsplash
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