According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you can start introducing solid foods to your baby at around 6 months old......READ THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
As long as they are receiving a balanced diet and a variety of nutrient-enriched foods, most vegetables, fruits, proteins, and grains. When it comes to more allergenic foods, it is best to introduce them after other baby-friendly foods. Always consult your pediatrician with concerns.
Growing babies soon start to show interest in trying new foods, and it’s normal to want to introduce them to new tastes and textures. But not all foods are safe for your baby. Here are six foods you should avoid feeding your baby during the first year of growth.
1. Honey
Infants under a year old should not be fed any form of honey (raw, baked, or cooked). Honey is bad for babies because it can harbor Clostridium botulinum, which can produce botulinum spores. These spores secrete toxins that can lead to muscle weakness, poor sucking, a weak cry, constipation, decreased muscle tone, and even paralysis in young infants. An infant’s intestinal tract isn’t strong enough to fight off these spores and toxins.
Infant botulism can be prevented by avoiding raw honey and avoiding contact with soil contaminated with the same C botulinum spores. This is rare and mostly found at agricultural sites in Utah, California, or Pennsylvania.
2. Cow’s Milk
Stick to breast milk or formula until your child’s first birthday. A child under the age of one can’t digest the enzymes and proteins in cow’s milk, and certain minerals in it can cause damage to your baby’s kidneys. This is also true for certain dairy products such as cottage cheese. Also, unlike breast milk or formula, cow’s milk doesn’t provide all the proper nutrients for a growing infant. So if you are breastfeeding or if you are bottle feeding with breast milk or infant formula then keep doing so.
3. Egg Whites
Don’t feed egg products to a child under the age of one, to avoid an allergic reaction or allergies in the future. While the proteins in egg yolks are seldom a source of allergens, the proteins in egg whites may cause allergic reactions. By the age of five, a child normally outgrows the potential for an allergic reaction to egg whites.
4. Citrus
Avoid feeding citrus fruits and juices to your baby for the first couple of months. These foods are high in Vitamin C and acid, which can cause an upset tummy and/or acid reflux in your baby. Remember, their digestive system is still developing.
5. Seafood/Shellfish
Another potential allergen for babies is seafood, and particularly shellfish. Talk to your pediatrician before feeding your baby boneless fish — even tuna. Do not give any sort of shellfish (such as shrimp, clams, swordfish, mackerel, or crabmeat) to your baby until it’s been discussed.
6. Wheat
Due to allergens in wheat, it is best to wait until your baby is one, two, or even three years old before introducing it into your baby’s diet. If you have checked with your pediatrician and are sure that your baby hasn’t had an allergic reaction to rice, oats, or barley, you may try introducing wheat at the age of eight or nine months.
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