Food that you should avoid for your baby / child

1. As your baby grows, he will increasingly want the same thing on his plate as you. And you will enjoy putting more and different foods on the menu. But not all foods are safe for your baby. Some foods carry the risk of choking and others are not (yet) good for the stomach that is still developing.

Foods you should avoid from 4 to 12 months

1. Honey: honey may contain traces of clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism. An adult's stomach can prevent the growth of this virus. But in a baby, the virus can spread and be life-threatening. Cow and soy milk: Stick to breast milk or formula until your baby is one year old. Since your baby cannot yet process the protein from cow's milk and soy milk, it does not contain all the nutrients he needs and they contain some amount of minerals that could damage the kidneys. Large Pieces: Pieces of food larger than a pea / bean can get stuck in your baby's throat. Vegetables such as carrots, celery and green beans must be cooked and cut / mashed. Cut or grind meat into small pieces. Small, hard foods: Hard candies, throat candies, nuts and popcorn carry the risk of choking. Seeds are too small to choke, but can get stuck in the airways to cause infection. Soft and Sticky Foods: Soft foods such as marshmallows and wine gums can get stuck in the throat. The sticky substance of peanut butter can be difficult for children to swallow.

2. Honey: honey may contain traces of clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism. An adult's stomach can prevent the growth of this virus. But in a baby, the virus can spread and be life-threatening. Cow and soy milk: Stick to breast milk or formula until your baby is one year old. Because your baby cannot yet process the protein from cow's milk and soy milk, it does not contain all the nutrients he needs and they contain some amount of minerals that could damage the kidneys. Large Pieces: Pieces of food larger than a pea / bean can get stuck in your baby's throat. Vegetables such as carrots, celery and green beans must be cooked and cut / mashed. Cut or grind meat into small pieces. Small, hard foods: Hard candies, throat candies, nuts and popcorn carry the risk of choking. Seeds are too small to choke, but can get stuck in the airways to cause infection. Soft and Sticky Foods: Soft foods such as marshmallows and wine gums can get stuck in the throat. The sticky substance of peanut butter can be difficult for children to swallow.