Babies do not like to eat, many moms will think of giving babies to eat hawthorn, so that not only to meet the baby’s desire for snacks, but also to effectively help the baby appetite. In fact, hawthorn is not a suitable food for babies, often eat hawthorn, will damage the baby’s teeth and gastrointestinal, mothers should pay attention. Medical research shows that hawthorn does have the effect of promoting the secretion of gastric juices, thus helping baby’s digestion, and is a commonly used clinical antidote. The special color, aroma and taste of hawthorn establish a conditioned reflex that stimulates appetite and is loved by people, especially babies. However, the side effects of hawthorn is a powerful tool to harm the baby’s body, the following is an inventory for moms one by one. 1. Damage to the stomach and intestines. The high organic acid content in hawthorn will increase the secretion of stomach acid, leading to gastrointestinal discomfort. The baby’s gastrointestinal function is not yet perfect, it is necessary to eat hawthorn carefully, especially can not eat hawthorn on an empty stomach, so as not to stimulate the stomach. 2. Damage to teeth. Preschool babies are in the critical period of tooth replacement, and the fruit acids in hawthorn can cause a certain degree of erosion and damage to the tooth enamel on the surface of the teeth. So, if you want your baby to have a healthy and beautiful teeth, moms should not give your baby too much hawthorn! 3. Affects the diet. A small amount of hawthorn can make a baby’s appetite, but if hawthorn is consumed in excess, it will be counterproductive. The hawthorn slices and hawthorn cakes sold in the market often contain a lot of sugar and starch, and excessive consumption by the baby will keep the blood sugar at a high level, and if this high blood sugar is maintained until mealtime, the baby will not feel hungry, affecting the diet and putting the baby at risk of obesity in the long run.