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Wait...LO's can't have citrus fruits?

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I just read that...true or false? I've put clementines/cuties in my LO's mesh feeder before...
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Re: Wait...LO's can't have citrus fruits?

  • lkichlkich member
    If there wasn't a reaction, I wouldn't worry. Our pedi said the only thing off limits was seafood (mercury) and honey.
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  • thebeaverismyfriendthebeaverismyfriend
    I think "they" suggest citrus be held for over a year because the acidity can be hard on their stomachs.  With this in mind, my ds will down a clementine in seconds if I let him and doesn't seem bothered by it at all.
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  • AMYfromKYAMYfromKY member
    I think it's just because babies can be allergic to them.  I wouldn't worry if he didn't have a reaction.  
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  • saturdaynightdoubletreesaturdaynightdoubletree member
    Everything I've read about citrus and babies contradicts one another. Citrus before 1 = bad. BUT one of the best fruits for LO's is mandarin oranges. If there's no reaction, I wouldn't worry. I think more of the issue it citrus is very acidic, therefore can be tough on little tummies. (But I'm no expert, just my opinion)
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  • Poplin2007Poplin2007
    My understanding is that we're supposed to hold off because of the high allergy potential.  Same reason we don't give them egg whites or peanut butter.
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  • MaxOrToriMaxOrTori

    My doc said not to worry.  She even gave the OK for strawberries.

    Really, the big no-no's are fish, eggs, nuts, and honey.

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  • grinsandgigglesgrinsandgiggles member
    imageMaxOrTori:

    My doc said not to worry.  She even gave the OK for strawberries.

    Really, the big no-no's are fish, eggs, nuts, and honey.

    This (although we were given the okay for eggs at 9 month, even the whites).  However, I would keep the citrus/acidic foods at minimum...especially if you notice more spit-up or diaper rash.  Same goes for tomatoes.  

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  • smilelarismilelari member
    My pedi said that citrus fruits were fine.  She said we could even try berries if we want (gasp)
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  • wingsfan524wingsfan524
    Our ped said the main concern was acidity.  Since DD has reflux and is fussy overall we are waiting on citrus fruits.
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