How Do You Know Which Foods To Avoid In Babys First Year?
• Keep your baby on breast or formula milk for 6 months before introducing solids. The baby’s digestive system remains immature for the first 6 months of life and milk is perfect for it. • Consider what allergies already exist within your immediate family, including your own strong reactions to certain foods.[1] These experiences and existing family allergies serve as an excellent indicator of foods that should be treated with great care with respect to your child; seek advice from your health professional as to appropriate times to introduce such foods. • Avoid known food triggers when beginning your baby on solids. There are some key foods that can precipitate allergic reactions if introduced too early in a child’s life. Consider holding off on the following foods for at least the first year of your baby’s life (and possibly longer if there are known family allergies):[2] • Dairy products – the protein in cow’s milk is hard for a baby’s digestive system to break down • Wheat – this i
