Food you need to be careful with and whether you ought to give them to your child are as follows:
#1: Sugar and salt
It is not necessary to add sugar and salt to the food prepared for your child. Both are unhealthy and tend to make the child develop a taste for sweet and salty food in the future.
#2: Nuts
Avoid feeding your child nuts or other peanut-based products especially if a member of the family is allergic to them. For a young child under the age of five, nuts can be a choking hazard as well.
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#3: Certain milk types
Certain milk types may not be suitable for your child and may trigger allergic reaction or digestive problems. I had a first hand experience when I switch the milk formula for my daughter from a low-content cow’s milk to a higher content cow’s milk. She experienced severe stomach pains, diarrhea and fever. The milk switching was not intentional as the original milk formula was not being sold anymore and I had to find another replacement.
Her doctor later diagnosed that she may have lactose intolerance and I had to switch to a new plant / soy based milk formula. She recovered immediately after that.
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#4: Honey
It is common knowledge that honey is not suitable for a child under the age of one as it can cause botulism.
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#5: Wheat
Wheat is notorious for causing an allergic reaction and hence should not be offered to a child under the age of one. This is important if there is a family history of gluten intolerance.
#6: Fish
Deep sea fish like tuna or swordfish may carry a high level of mercury which can be damaging to the nervous system. A healthier alternative are salmon and sardines.
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#7: Citrus fruits
Fruits like oranges, grapefruits and tomatoes are good sources of vitamin C but should not be given to children under six months of age. The high acidic content can easily cause stomach upsets and digestive problems.
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#8: High-fiber food
High fiber food is not recommended as a daily food for children under the age of five as it prevents the absorption of some important nutrients. Limited consumption is however acceptable.
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