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What foods should I avoid giving my baby?.
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If your baby is 6 months old they
can have a wide range of foods, which is good news. Your baby has a wealth of
new and exciting tastes to gradually try. These include wheat-based foods and
other foods containing gluten (e.g. bread, rusks, and breakfast cereals), meat,
eggs, citrus fruits and vegetables, fish and shellfish
- However do avoid Shark, swordfish
and marlin because these fish contain relatively high levels of mercury, which
may affect your Childs nervous system.
- Cook eggs fully so the yolk and
white and hard and not runny
- Cook shellfish well as raw shellfish
can cause food poisoning and hepatitis A.
- Nuts and seeds should not be
given to children under 5 due to the risks of choking and allergy
- Try to avoid giving junk food
like crisps sweets and biscuits as they contain high quantities of salt, fats
and sugars. Try to give healthy snacks instead like chopped fruit and vegetables
as it helps form good eating habits and provides a more balanced diet for
your child.
- Soft and unpasteurised cheeses
are not suitable for children under 2 as babies immunity can not cope with
the bacteria they contain. These foods can make you baby very ill.
- Do not give drinks like tea or
coffee. The tannin in tea interferes with iron absorption, and the caffeine
in tea and coffee is not recommended for children.
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