Babies, due to their lack of communication abilities, require extra attention from parents during this period. It is important for parents to actively understand what their child needs and what actions are beneficial or harmful to their baby's health. The following article will remind everyone that babies should not drink milk before they turn one year old, because...
Why Babies Should Not Drink Milk Before One Year Old
Babies should continue to consume breast milk or formula because they cannot digest the protein in cow's milk. Furthermore, the nutrients in milk may not be suitable or absorbable for babies, and the mineral content could potentially harm their kidneys.
Other Foods that Babies Should Not Consume
1. Mineral Water
Mineral water with high mineral content can harm a baby's kidneys.
For infants, the mineral content in one liter of mineral water should not exceed 100mg, sodium should be less than 20mg, and fluoride should be less than 1.5mg.
2. Honey
Honey contains Clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism poisoning.
An adult's intestines can prevent the growth of these spores, but babies do not have this ability, which puts them at risk of poisoning.
3. Egg Whites
Babies can start eating egg yolks, but they should wait until around one year old to consume egg whites, as they can cause allergies. If the baby has a family history of allergies, it is best to wait until they are around two years old to consume egg whites.
4. Peanut Butter
Peanut butter is a highly allergenic food and is best introduced to babies around one or two years old.
In addition, peanut butter is very sticky, making it difficult for young babies to swallow and posing a choking hazard.
5. Wheat Products
Most babies have been introduced to cereal foods like oatmeal and bread between 6 and 8 months old.
Wheat is the most common allergenic food among grains, so if the baby has a history of allergies, it is best to wait until they are one year old to consume wheat products.
6. Shellfish
Seafood is highly allergenic, and experts recommend introducing shellfish to babies after one year old.
If the baby has a family history of allergies, it is best to wait until they are around 3 or 4 years old.
Is It Better for Babies to Start Eating Early?
First and foremost, it is important to know that it is not good for babies to eat too early or too late.
1. Eating Too Early
(1) Feeding babies too early can increase the burden on their digestive system, affecting digestion and absorption.
(2) Feeding babies too early can lead to picky eating habits.
(3) Feeding babies too early can increase the risk of illness.
2. Eating Too Late
(1) Adult meals contain a lot of carbohydrates, which are broken down into glucose by digestive enzymes in the baby's system. If babies eat adult meals too late, it can affect their brain development.
Once the brain is "hungry," it will slow down thinking and reaction speed.
(2) Eating too late can also lead to a deficiency of essential vitamins and minerals for the baby's body.
