When your baby starts solids, it opens up a world of discovery—new flavors, funny faces, and messy highchairs. But behind those adorable moments lies a serious challenge: not all foods are safe for tiny, developing bodies. And some—though innocent-looking—can trigger choking, allergic reactions, or even life-threatening illnesses.
As tempting as it is to offer "just a little taste" of what you're eating, there are foods that simply shouldn't cross your baby’s lips in the first year.
Whether it's their immature digestive systems, underdeveloped kidneys, or a gag reflex still finding its rhythm, these 10 foods are best left off the menu—for now.Let’s take a closer look—not just at the what, but at the why behind these infant food no-nos.
It seems so harmless. A drop of golden honey on a teether or in some homemade porridge.
But for infants under 12 months, honey can carry a silent killer: Clostridium botulinum spores. Once ingested, these spores can multiply in a baby’s still-immature gut and release toxins that lead to infant botulism—a rare but often life-threatening condition that can cause paralysis or respiratory failure.
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