What foods can’t and shouldn’t be eaten by babies?
Babies should obviously have a different dietary structure from that of adults because their organs and tissue functions are not yet well developed and their resistance is relatively weak. The intake of certain foods at this stage may predispose to allergies or other adverse consequences. Certain foods, although not causing acute poisoning or adverse reactions after intake, may cause chronic adverse reactions or affect the baby’s growth and development, etc., and also require parents’ attention.
Foods with salt, sugar and honey
Salt: baby’s kidney development is not mature, salt intake, will increase the burden on the kidneys; at the same time, excessive salt intake, the risk of hypertension increases in the future.
Sugar: general sugar in the digestive process will produce a lot of gas, resulting in the baby’s abdominal distension discomfort, easy to hurt the spleen and stomach; if long-term or too much sweet food to the baby, not only affect its appetite for normal meals, but also affect the growth of milk teeth.
Honey: contains hormones; and bees harvesting honey, inevitably speak of some harmful plant pollen collection within, and even mixed with botulism, the baby may be poisoned or allergic after eating.
Nuts
The latest research shows that nuts are rich in proteins and other substances that can easily cause allergies in infants. Therefore, all nut products should not be given to the baby, especially if there is a history of allergies in the family, it should be avoided.
Foods that may choke your baby
These include whole grapes, nuts, large chunks of apple or raw carrot pieces, uncooked peas, celery, etc.
Soft drinks
Artificial flavors are high and should not be consumed by babies, but can be replaced by cooled water or diluted juice.
Soybeans
Contains a kind of phytoestrogen itself, and if the intake is high, it will have side effects similar to those caused by excessive intake of human estrogen; in addition, premature intake of soy foods may cause allergies in infants, resulting in allergy symptoms such as diarrhea and dermatitis.
Foods that are likely to cause food poisoning
Such as moldy cheese, liver sauce, soft egg yolks (at 9 months of age, babies should only eat egg yolks because it is the nutrient-rich part of the egg, and protein is more likely to cause allergies.)
Low-fat and high-fiber foods
To maintain the energy needed for growth, babies need more calories and fat is the main source of calorie intake for babies. Do not give your baby large pieces of food to avoid choking.
Processed foods
Such foods contain too much salt
Chocolate
Excessive consumption will put the central nervous system in an abnormal state of excitement, producing anxiety, rapid heartbeat and affecting appetite.
Foods containing lead
Lead can replace the other minerals iron, calcium and zinc in the nervous system, and is therefore a major “killer” of brain cells. Foods containing lead are mainly popcorn, puffed eggs, etc. It should be noted that the lead content of “lead-free puffed eggs” is not equal to zero, but is lower than the corresponding national standards, and should not be consumed in large quantities.
Tea
Tea contains a large amount of tannic acid, will interfere with the body’s absorption of protein, minerals and calcium, zinc, iron in food, resulting in infants and children lack of protein and minerals and affect their normal growth. Caffeine in tea is a very strong stimulant, which may induce hyperactivity in children.
Bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots are cold and sweet, and contain more crude cellulose, which is harder to digest after eating in large quantities and can be a burden on the stomach and intestines, and can cause gastrointestinal discomfort in severe cases. Bamboo shoots contain insoluble oxalic acid, which can easily combine with calcium to become calcium oxalate, which can be detrimental to the urinary tract system and kidneys of children.