New parents are always very cautious when feeding their babies, lest they eat inappropriate food and have a negative impact on their baby's health.
The baby's gastrointestinal function is delicate, and its immune system is still in the process of development. Many foods that adults can easily digest may be "invisible killers" for babies.
Start with juice, then move on to seafood, then honey, and then salt and sugar. If these seemingly ordinary foods are added inappropriately or introduced too early, it can cause allergies or diarrhea in a mild case. If it is more serious, it may damage organs or even endanger life.
This guide summarizes common dietary taboos in scientific parenting, hoping to help parents avoid the "pits" that may have an impact on the feeding process, thereby protecting the healthy growth of their babies.
Do not drink fruit juice within six months of age
Many parents believe that juice is rich in vitamins and is a good choice to supplement nutrition for their babies.
However, the actual situation is that although juice tastes good, it lacks protein and fat, which play a key role in the growth and development of infants and young children.
What's more critical is that the digestive system of babies under six months of age is not yet mature. The high concentration of fructose and acid in juice may irritate the baby's delicate gastrointestinal tract, leading to diarrhea or colic.
Breast milk or formula milk is the perfect and safest source of nutrition for babies at this stage.
Be careful about eating seafood and egg whites before one year old
seafood (such as fish, shrimp, crab) and egg white It is a common allergenic food.
Most of the seafood has cold characteristics and is rich in foreign proteins. The intestinal barrier function of babies under one year old is relatively weak, which can easily cause allergic reactions, such as rashes, diarrhea and even difficulty breathing.
The small protein molecules in egg whites can also easily enter the bloodstream through the intestinal wall and cause allergies.
It is recommended to wait until the baby is one year old before trying to add it one by one and in small amounts, and closely observe the reaction.
You can eat with confidence at this time yolk .
Stay away from honey and fresh milk within one year of age
There may be botulinum spores in honey. The intestinal flora of babies under one year old has not been fully established and there is no way to inhibit its reproduction, which may lead to botulinum poisoning.
The protein molecules in fresh cow's milk or goat's milk (not formula milk) are large and the mineral ratio is not suitable for babies. It will increase the burden on the baby's kidneys, affect iron absorption, and may even cause hidden intestinal bleeding.
Babies under one year old should continue to drink breast milk or formula milk .
Be wary of choking risk foods
Before the baby is three years old, his chewing ability and swallowing ability are in a state of disharmony, and certain foods can easily cause the risk of choking.
This includes whole nuts, food called jelly with a unique taste, the well-known and elastic QQ candy, glutinous rice balls that symbolize reunion, sticky rice cakes, and peanut butter with a large amount.
These foods are sticky or elastic and can easily block the airway.
In the presence of a baby, when feeding the baby, an adult must be there to take care of the food. At the same time, it must be able to reliably guarantee and ensure that the food has been processed into an extremely small, very soft, and easy to swallow state.
Principles for adding salt, sugar and condiments
Complementary food for babies under one year old does not need to be added at all Salt .
The baby's kidney function is not perfect, and too much sodium cannot be excreted. This will increase the corresponding burden and lay hidden troubles for high blood pressure in the future.
Excess sugar can cause damage to your baby's teeth, which may affect your baby's ability to eat normally and may lead to a premature development of a sweet taste.
Pungent condiments such as onions, ginger, and garlic should also be avoided, otherwise they will interfere with the development of the baby's light taste.
Precautions for special ingredients
Some ingredients that parents tend to overlook also need to be paid attention to.
Soy milk contains certain nutrients. For babies under one and a half years old, the digestive enzymes in their bodies are insufficient. Drinking soy milk can easily cause bloating and diarrhea.
citrus Fruits are rich in lutein, and excessive consumption may cause yellowing of the skin and loss of appetite.
spinach , bamboo shoots If it contains more oxalic acid, it will affect calcium absorption, so it is best to blanch it before eating.
Making sure the ingredients are fresh and cooked until tender is key.
Do not take supplements or salted fish within five years of age
Many parents feed supplements such as ginseng and royal jelly to their children because they want their children to grow stronger. This practice is extremely dangerous.
These supplements may contain hormone-like substances, which may cause precocious puberty in children and premature epiphyseal closure, which may in turn affect final height.
In addition, pickled foods such as salted fish and bacon contain nitrite, which can be converted into carcinogens in the body. Children under 10 years old should avoid eating them completely to reduce the risk of future cancer.
Feeding your baby is a skill that requires patience and knowledge.
The core principle is to proceed step by step, try things one by one, and observe the reaction.
Different babies have different physiques. This contraindication list is just a broad safety reference. Parents need to make flexible adjustments based on the guidance of pediatricians and the specific conditions of their babies during practice.
Remember, if you are unsure about whether a certain food can be eaten, it is always safer to "wait" than to "take a risk."
Protect your baby's "safety on the tip of your tongue" with all your heart. This behavior lays the solid foundation for their lifelong health.
