Some foods are not good for babies and should not be Introduced until the child is older. These foods include:
Honey and Corn Syrup. Both of these foods should be avoided until your baby is at least 12 months old.
They contain bacterial spores that can cause a form of botulism.
Choking hazards: The following list .
of foods is dangerous due to your baby's lack of teeth and lack of mouth/tongue coordination; offering
these too early can result in choking. It is recommended to hold off introducing these foods until your child is 2-3 years old.
- Nuts (other than finely ground)
- Peanut butter
- Caramel candy
- Gum
- Whole grapes
- Raw hard fruits and vegetables
- Chunks of meat
- Pieces of bacon
- Hot dogs
- Sunflower seeds
- Raisins
- Popcorn
- Potato or corn chips
- Hard candy
Foods high in nitrates: Foods that are high in nitrates can cause anemia and
should not be included in your child's diet until the age of 8 months.
High nitrates foods can be either vegetables or meats. Here is a list:
Vegetables: beets, carrots, green beans, spinach, and collard greens;
Meats: hot dogs, cured ham, bacon, bologna, and salami.
Sugar, salt and caffeine:
As general rule foods containing high amounts of salt, sugar, or caffeine usually do not contain many vitamins and minerals. Stay away from them.
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