Foods to avoid is honey and corn syrup. Both of these foods are not recommended to be given to infants under 12 months of age. The second reason these foods contain botulinum spores.
Intestinal tract in adults has been able to prevent the growth of spores produced from the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum. But the baby, if the spores get into the baby's stomach can grow and produce toxins or poisons that can be life-threatening.
Besides honey and corn syrup, here are foods that should be avoided until your child reaches the age of 2-3 years. These foods can be dangerous because it can cause the baby to choke. This is because babies under the age of 2-3 years, yet have good coordination and the number of teeth in the mouth are still small.
These foods include beans still intact form, peanut butter, caramel candies, chewing gum, all kinds of wine, fruit and raw vegetables are hard, large pieces of meat, hot dogs, raisins, popcorn, potato chips or corn, and candy.
You also need to be wary of foods containing high nitrate. Foods containing high nitrate can actually cause anemia. The food is also advised not to enter the menu infants under the age of 8 months.
Foods that contain nitrates can be found in vegetables and meat. Among them are carrots, beets, beans, and spinach. As for meats, which contain nitrates commonly found in processed-meats like meatballs, sausage, and bacon.
In making baby food, you should avoid using salt and sugar. Introduce flavor sugar and salt too early, it will make it "hooked" with a sweet or salty foods such.
These conditions will certainly have a negative impact on children's health. Let your child experience the natural flavors of the vegetables and other foods. That way he will get used to the taste. In order to maintain the baby's health, be sure to avoid poorly feeding for babies.