What to Avoid Feeding your Little One

It is so scary to think about my son having an allergic reaction. But now that he is one years old, I am able to introduce him to foods that he was not able to have before.

For anyone who has little ones below the age of 1, here is just a reminder of the foods that should be avoided:

Newborn to 4-6 months- the baby should only be drinking milk or formula

4 to 12 months- cow's milk or soy milk should be avoided, as these are allergy-inducing.

Honey- should be avoided before one years old because it may contain the bacterium responsible for botulism that babies cannot destroy in their tummies.

Peanut butter- not only because it is a common allergen, but because it is too sticky for babies to swallow.

Even though my son can eat a lot more foods these days, I am still always watching when he eats and making sure that he is not consuming any small, sticky foods that may be choking hazards. I also avoid turning on the TV when he is eating so that he is not distracted and can focus on chewing and swallowing properly.

For more information about what foods to try and avoid at different ages, I found this to be a helpful site: http://www.babycenter.com/0_foods-that-can-be-unsafe-for-your-child_1491465.bc