What Are The Taboos In Baby’s Diet? Do Not Eat Honey Under 1 Year Old, And Do Not Feed Milk Under 2 Years Old

After becoming a mother, the most worrying thing is "what" the children will eat.

Watching my baby grow up day by day, I always want to try all kinds of delicacies for him. However, there are some foods that you really shouldn’t rush.

There was a friend next to me who gave honey water to a baby who was less than one year old to taste a little, which caused the baby's stomach to be fussy for several days in a row. The whole family was very frightened and extremely choked.

Children's intestines and stomachs are different from those of us adults. Many foods that we usually think of as normal may be "hidden dangers" to them.

Today, based on my own experience in raising babies, combined with some more reliable pediatric knowledge, I will sort out for new parents what kind of foods babies of different ages need to pay special attention to.

Under one year old, this "sweetness" cannot be touched

Speaking of which, the first thing to focus on is Honey .

Many elderly people think that honey can moisturize the intestines and relieve constipation. It is good to give some honey water to children with constipation.

But this approach is very dangerous for babies under one year old.

During the brewing and transportation process, honey is likely to be affected by botulinum spores of pollution.

This thing is extremely heat-resistant, and ordinary boiling water won't kill it at all.

The intestinal flora of babies is still extremely fragile and lacks defense capabilities. Once botulinum spores enter, they can easily grow and produce toxins.

After babies are poisoned, they may often suffer from constipation, weakness in sucking, softness all over the body, and even difficulty breathing. In serious cases, their lives may be in danger.

Therefore, in order to achieve absolute safety, honey must not be added anywhere in the complementary foods for babies under one year old. Honey water and honey cakes must all be put aside first.

Before the age of two, drinking milk is also very particular.

Many parents believe that their babies are more than one year old and can drink regular milk with adults, which is both nutritious and convenient.

However, in fact, the "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents" clearly recommends that breastfeeding should continue until the age of 2 years.

If you are unable to breastfeed, you should choose the appropriate Infant formula milk powder .

This is because the number of digestive enzymes secreted in the baby's body is very small, and its activity is also very low. If you drink ordinary milk directly, the protein and mineral particles contained in it are relatively large, which is extremely difficult for the baby's weak gastrointestinal tract to digest and absorb, which can easily lead to indigestion, vomiting, bloating, diarrhea, etc.

Of course, this doesn’t mean you should never drink it.

If the baby has a balanced diet after his first birthday, or if he refuses to drink milk powder at all but is willing to accept pure milk, then it is also feasible to choose pasteurized pure milk or yogurt, but you must try drinking a small amount at the beginning to observe the baby's acceptance.

Under three years old, beware of “fruit assassins”

Fruits have good nutritional value, but certain fruits are more susceptible to allergies, especially mangoes, kiwis, and pineapples.

Children under the age of three are at a high risk for food allergies.

If there are fruits like mangoes, they contain certain chemicals, and unripe mangoes contain aldehyde acids. This aldehyde acid can easily irritate the baby's delicate lip skin, and then cause contact dermatitis, which is manifested as a red circle around the mouth.

in pineapple Bromelain It can also make some people's skin itchy and numb.

Fruits, such as peaches, have villi on their surface. They contain macromolecular substances. The dialysis ability of the baby's intestines and stomach is weak and cannot process them, and it is also easy to cause allergies.

When adding this kind of fruit, be sure to start with a very small amount, and it is best to cook or steam it to destroy the ingredients that can cause allergies. At the same time, you should closely observe whether the child develops rashes or stomach discomfort.

Preschoolers should control these snacks

At this stage, children have a wider range of activities and have more opportunities to come into contact with various snacks.

The first thing that needs to be controlled is candy , chocolate and those with strong taste Hua Mei , Candied fruit .

Eating too much sugar will not only damage your teeth and make you gain weight, but it may also affect your child's mood and personality.

Those candied fruits that are as colorful as a rainbow may seem to arouse appetite, but in fact the amount of additives, sugar and salt content contained in them are all beyond the standard, and they do not have any benefit to human health.

In addition, special attention should be paid to the entire nut , such as peanuts and melon seeds.

Never give it to children under the age of 3 years old. Every year there are news of babies getting into dangerous situations due to choking in the trachea.

To eat it, you have to grind it into powder or paste.

There are also seafood such as crabs and shrimps, which have high protein content and can easily cause allergies. Children with allergies should be especially careful, and children with asthma should be especially careful. Even if they are not allergic, they must follow the principle of appropriate amounts when eating.

During childhood, don’t choose drinks casually

When children are older, they cannot just drink plain water when they are thirsty.

but Tea and Functional drinks Be cautious.

Although the tea polyphenols and fluorine contained in tea have some benefits, the caffeine contained in tea will stimulate children's underdeveloped nervous systems, thereby affecting sleep.

Therefore, it is best not for children to drink strong tea, especially before going to bed.

As for the functional drinks on the market, they claim to be refreshing and energy-replenishing. However, most of them are high in sugar, salt, or electrolytes, and may also contain caffeine and other additives.

The metabolic capacity of children's liver and kidneys is limited. If they drink it regularly, it will increase the burden on the body. Moreover, the irritating ingredients contained in it may affect cognitive development and even lead to addiction.

Boiled water, light soy milk, and pure milk are the best daily drinks for children.

Raising children is a matter that requires careful attention, especially in the aspect of "eating". If you add more caution, your children will have more safety and security.

These dietary taboos are not meant to create anxiety, but to remind us that when trying new foods for babies, we should follow the principle of "from less to more, from one to more" and observe patiently.

Every child has a different constitution. This list is a general reference. The most important thing is that we parents should learn more, pay more attention, and combine the actual conditions of our babies to create the most suitable and safest growth diet for them.