Baby-led weaning
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Top 7 Foods To Avoid When Starting Solids With Baby-Led Weaning
Some foods aren’t yet safe for your child to consume. Always check with your pediatrician about concerns and with questions. Here are 7 foods to steer clear of when starting baby-led weaning (before 12 months old)…
1. Honey
babies under 12 months should not eat honey because they are at risk of getting botulism. Don’t serve foods with honey, and opt for fruits and so forth to add sweetness to dishes. For example, to sweeten pancakes, you can add some muddled strawberries to the batter.
2. Undercooked eggs
Raw or undercooked eggs could contain salmonella which can cause food poisoning. Do not serve undercooked eggs to your baby, or anything that may contain raw eggs such as, cookie dough, cake batter or mousse.
3. Cow's milk
Infants are not able to digest cow’s milk completely yet. Breastmilk and formula are more easily digested. Anemia and allergic reactions may also occur if an infant is given milk too early (before 12 months old).
4. Low-fat products
Serving low-fat products could lead to nutritional shortages and potentially slow your child’s growth. Serve full fat products instead.
5. Sugary foods
Infants have tiny stomachs so we need to make sure that we are filling them with the nutritious foods their bodies need. Additionally, research shows that the more children are exposed to sugary foods, the more they want them. It’s best to avoid sugary foods until toddlerhood, and then make your best informed decisions from there.
6. Salty foods
Your baby’s kidneys are still immature and developing. They can’t process much salt just yet. Avoid salty foods and skip seasoning with salt until your child is older.
6. Overprocessed foods
Many packaged foods contain high amounts of sodium, sugar and other ingredients that do no benefit your child and are unsafe for their kidneys. Opt for wholesome whole foods that have been minimally altered.
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