What foods do I avoid giving my baby?

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Sondha: I know that there are certain foods I shouldn't give my babies. What are they?

Anita Cowlishaw: Don't give your baby whole nuts or other hard foods as they are unsafe for your baby. Nuts can include cashews, almonds, macadamias or nut bars. Other hard foods can include things like palm, pumpkin or sunflower seeds or hard chewy lollies. These types of foods can chip your baby's teeth and can make them choke.

Colin:Can I give my baby honey?

Anita Cowlishaw: It's not a good idea to give babies honey when they're younger than 12 months old. Honey contains spotulum, which can cause food poisoning.

Sondha: Can I add salt or sugar to my baby's food?

Anita Cowlishaw: No, too much sugar is very bad for your baby's health and can rot their teeth. It can even make them overweight. Don't add sugar to your baby's food or even your own.

Sally: What about salt?

Anita Cowlishaw: No, you should not add salt to your baby's food when cooking. Salt is very bad for your baby's kidney and heart and can even be bad for your health too.

Colin: I've heard that it's not a good idea to give your baby foods that are high in fat.

Anita Cowlishaw: That's right. Too much fat can be very bad for your baby's heart and can make them overweight.

Cindy: Foods that are high in sugar, salt or fat shouldn't be given to your baby.

Anita Cowlishaw: You should give your baby foods from the five food groups instead. These are everyday foods. These include vegetables and legumes, fruit, grains and cereals, lean meats, and yogurt and cheese.

Christelle: Try roast veggies or a slice of fruit as a snack for your baby. My munchkins love them.