Baby Foods To Avoid

This list of baby foods to avoid contains foods known to provoke allergic reactions or digestive problems in babies. This doesn't mean that all these foods will make your child unwell. But if you're worried that your baby is very sensitive - maybe because you have a food allergy yourself - then it is definitely worth avoiding them for the first year, at least.

I introduced some of these foods - such as fish, tomatoes and wheat - to my babies at around 7 or 8 months. But I was careful to apply the four day rule and watch for any reaction. The important thing is to be aware that some of these foods are more likely than others to cause problems. It does not necessarily mean that you have to exclude them all from your baby's diet - however, you should discuss the introduction of ANY new foods with your child's doctor.

If you decide to introduce solids to your baby before the recommended age of 6 months, then I strongly suggest that you steer clear of these foods. His digestive system will be immature and he's more likely to experience problems. Stick to these baby friendly foods at first.

Baby Foods To Avoid - Foods Likely To Cause An Allergic Reaction Or Digestive Problem Eggs (especially the whites) Cow's milk Peanuts or peanut butter Shellfish - lobster, prawns, crab and shrimp Wheat Chocolate Soy Pork Gluten - contained in wheat, oats and barley Fish - particularly plaice, tuna, salmon, mackerel and sardines Berries - especially strawberries Cinnamon Citrus fruits - orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime and tangerine Sesame seeds/sesame oil Coconut Corn Tomatoes Yeast

Baby Foods To Avoid - Foods That Present A Choking Hazard Nuts Large chunks of fruit or vegetables, raw or cooked Large chunks of meat Whole grapes or cherry tomatoes - always cut into quarters Popcorn Seeds Raisins - wait until your baby has teeth and is chewing well

Baby Foods To Avoid - Honey NEVER give honey to a baby under one year of age. Honey can contain botulism spores. In babies, the spores can grow and produce life-threatening toxins. Do not use honey to sweeten yogurt, or in any other form, before your baby's first birthday.

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Remember to refer to this list of "baby foods to avoid" whenever you introduce new foods to your baby. And get your baby off to a healthy start!

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