5 Foods You Should Never Feed Your Baby

Raising babies is a pretty hectic job especially considering the fact that you have to constantly make important decisions.For every stage ,new lessons have to be learnt and many a times you always question your decisions.When the time comes to introduce a little solid to your baby's diet a lot has to be considered,there is a lot of do's and don'ts.

I will show you some of the foods that are not recommended for babies under one year.All the information in this article should not replace any medical recommendations by professionals.Now lets get to it

1. Fizzy Drinks

Fizzy drinks as well as soft drinks should be avoided at all times .These contain a lot of sugar and acid.

Too much sugar can damage  emerging baby teeth and cause also alter taste development .

2. Cow's milk and coffee creamers

Using cheap cow's milk or coffee creamers as a substitute for baby formula can be a very dangerous practice infact ,one that can lead to death.Coffee creamers are only for adults and contain nothing of nutritional value to little babies .Your baby's digestive system is not as strong as yours,babies' tummies are not strong enough to digest cow's milk .Feeding cow's milk to babies can cause serious intestinal problems.

3. Honey

Honey should certainly not be one of the things you use to satisfy your baby's hunger .Besides tempering with your baby's taste and appetite honey may contain botulinum ,a bacteria wich causes botulism.Although it is safe for adults ,honey is a no no for babies under one year.

4.Sugar and Candy

Sweet things are not at all encouraged for babies ,they alter taste development and damage baby's teeth as they emerge.Candy can also give your baby extra energy that is unnecessary which will lead to lack of sleep.So while you may think you are doing your baby a favour by giving them a taste of sweet things,you might be damaging their sleep cycle .lastly some sweets are small and pose a risk of choking to your baby.

5.Known Allergenic Foods

When your baby arrives,you do not have any knowledge of any allergies or disorders.So when when it comes to food I advices that you try each type one at a time and observe carefully observe  if there are any reactions .Peanut butter and related products should first be tried in small portions .If you are to go with fish ,try to stick with hake and tilapia for the first year.Most of the other types may contain mercury which can harm your baby.

Conclusion

Babies react differently to different types of foods and every case is different so when it comes discovering what type of solids best suits your baby,it is really a matter of trying almost everything until you find the one.However the ones listed above should always be avoided at all times.Make sure you don't give too much water to your baby as this can disturb their appetite and cause malnutrition as a result.

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