Healthy eating is all about balance. There is no need to add salt or sugar to your child’s food. There are also some foods and drinks that are not safe for your child to eat and others that are not as healthy choices as other foods. Show
These are just examples of foods and drinks and do not include all possible foods and drinks to avoid or limit. Talk with your child’s doctor or nurse if you have more questions about which foods to avoid or limit. What foods can toddlers not eat?Toddlers between 12 and 24 months should avoid:. foods with added sugars and no-calorie sweeteners, including sugar-sweetened and diet drinks.. high-sodium foods.. unpasteurized juice, milk, yogurt, or cheese.. foods that may cause choking, such as hot dogs, raw vegetables, grapes, hard cheese, popcorn, and nuts.. What foods should you not feed babies?Foods to avoid giving babies and young children. Salt. Babies should not eat much salt, as it's not good for their kidneys. ... . Sugar. Your baby does not need sugar. ... . Saturated fat. ... . Honey. ... . Whole nuts and peanuts. ... . Some cheeses. ... . Raw and lightly cooked eggs. ... . Rice drinks.. Why should solid foods be excluded from the diet of a 5 month old infant?Solid foods do not provide sufficient calories at the age of 5 months. The digestive system of a 5-month-old infant is not fully developed. Solid foods are likely to cause severe side effects until the age of 1 year.
What of the following is most appropriate age for introducing each food into an infant's diet?The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends introducing solid foods along with breast milk or formula, preferably at 6 months of age. Single-ingredient foods should be introduced one at a time at weekly intervals. Ultimately, an infant's developmental readiness should determine when to feed solid foods.
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