Foods to Avoid for Babies Under 12 Months !

Foods to avoid for babies under 12 months

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As your baby grows, they will be eager to sample food from your plate ,and you'll be eager to introduce some variety to babie's diet. But not all foods are safe for your child. Some pose a choking hazard, and a few aren't good for your baby's developing digestive system.

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Foods to avoid for Birth to 4 to 6 months

All food and beverages has to be avoid except breast milk or formula. Mostly doctors recommends feeding your baby only breast milk or formula for the first four to six months.

Foods to avoid for 6 to 12 months

Cow's milk and soy milk:

Stick with breast milk or formula until your child's first birthday,Why? Your baby can't digest the proteins in cow's milk and soy milk during her first year, and these beverages contain minerals in amounts that can damage her kidneys.

Honey: 

It may harbor potentially deadly spores and cause infant botulism. Symptoms include constipation, weakness, poor muscle tone, and difficulty swallowing.

Salt:

Babies shouldn’t eat much salt, as it isn't good for their kidneys. Don't add salt to your baby’s food and don't use stock cubes or gravy, as they're often high in salt. Remember this when you’re cooking for the family, if you plan to give the same food to your baby.

Sticky foods:

Chewing gum and sticky foods:   

such as jelly or gummy candies, dried fruit, and marshmallows –can get lodged in your baby's throat. Stringy and melted cheese can also be a choking hazard.

Raw vegetables:

Don’t give raw vegetables to you baby. Soft cook the vegetables such as carrots, celery,  broccoli , dice and cut them into pieces no larger than 1/2 inch before serving to babies.

Processed foods: 

Canned pastas, soups, and vegetables are high in sodium, which may be hard for a 6 to 8 month old's kidneys to filter.

Citrus fruits and juices: 

Orange  lemon  and grapefruit products may cause your baby to vomit. If you find Baby is sensitive to citrus, don't offer the fruit or juice again for at least several weeks. Also avoid giving excessive amounts of undiluted apple or pear juice; they can trigger diarrhea. White grape juice is easier on a baby's tummy.

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Nuts:

They're a choking hazard for children under 4. Some babies are also allergic to them, so steer clear of peanuts, peanut butter, and other nuts, especially if allergies run in your family.

Note: We are not Medical professional so please always consult with your doctor.

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