Set me straight

ewilliams1127 · July 2012

So between reading books, consulting mommy friends, pedi and MIL I have been told the following foods should be off limits until a year old:

Cows milk, dairy products from cow's milk, nuts, peanut butter, strawberries, Eggs, hot dogs and grapes (the two latter because of choking hazards).

However I read posts where it's common to feed your babies these things. Especially with the BLW. I'm confused on what I should/shouldn't do.

Enlighten me!

Adanessa · July 2012

ewilliams1127:
So between reading books, consulting mommy friends, pedi and MIL I have been told the following foods should be off limits until a year old:
Cows milk, dairy products from cow's milk, nuts, peanut butter, strawberries, Eggs, hot dogs and grapes (the two latter because of choking hazards).
However I read posts where it's common to feed your babies these things. Especially with the BLW. I'm confused on what I should/shouldn't do.
Enlighten me!

I think a lot of mom's are feeding yogurt right now and I've given DD cheese with no problems. Peanut butter is being debated, some even think it's better to give it early on, also same with eggs. Not too sure on strawberries. Whole grapes are a choking hazard, but some babies can handle them. I don't see why hot dogs would be a choking hazard, especially with rounded ends cut off, but the health value is questionable because of high sodium and preservative content. I think it's still no for cow's milk though, babies should be drinking mom's milk or formula. A little water is ok too.

gina2433 · July 2012

My LO loves yogurt and he is fine. Don't know about eggs. I'm still on the wall

lkm2006 · July 2012

DS has had dairy products, I don't think cow milk is supposed to be introduced until a year or close too.

Peanuts and eggs are supposed to be introduced later but I'm pretty sure it's before a year? DS has had both.

I have also given hot dogs and grapes.. cut into fourths so it's about the size of a pea.

JamiesWife2010 · July 2012

Our pedi told us at 6 months that LO can pretty much eat what we are eating. I asked about strawberries & peanut butter. She said any berry was fine & didn't recommend peanut butter due to the "thickness" as a choking not because it was a peanut product. She also suggested holding off on actual nuts due to choking hazard.

I didn't ask specifically about whole cow's milk because I know that is introduced around 1 year(or it was with my 2 yr old nephews).

I also give cheese & yogurt & eggs because pedi didn't single them out as something I should hold off on, but she didn't mention them individually.

I'd ask your pedi's advice & see what they have to say.

Kaeldrasmommy · July 2012

ewilliams1127:
So between reading books, consulting mommy friends, pedi and MIL I have been told the following foods should be off limits until a year old:
Cows milk, dairy products from cow's milk, nuts, peanut butter, strawberries, Eggs, hot dogs and grapes (the two latter because of choking hazards).
However I read posts where it's common to feed your babies these things. Especially with the BLW. I'm confused on what I should/shouldn't do.
Enlighten me!

To my knowledge cows milk is because all a baby should drink is bm or formula or a little water after starting solids. Yogurt is okay as is a little cheese, but that can cause tummy troubles. No whole nuts because they aren't any more or less likely to have a reaction at any age but it's easier to handle when older, and of course the choking hazard. I put nut butters with nuts for the same allergy reason. strawberries should be pasteurized. eggs are okay,just lots more protein than they need. Hot dogs and whole grapes are choking hazards yes.

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Sparklyunicornstarfish · July 2012

Everything is fine except if there is a history of allergies in your family. If you want to try peanut butter smear it really thin on some toast, that way it isn't thick and it gives just a bit of a flavor.

Choking foods such as grapes should be sliced up to give it a different shape. Nuts are a no-go for choking, not allergies.

lovesjm · July 2012

Here's what I've heard (from a nutritionist, and backed up by our Dr.): the "no strawberries" rule is outdated and they are fine. My LO loves strawberries! Eggs are fine but if you are concerned you can try just the yolks (the allergen is the protein, which is in the whites, not the yolk). Dairy is also fine at this age (if LO is on regular formula, they are getting cow's milk protein already). Cow's milk isn't recommended because it might interfere with the amount of BM/formula baby is taking, and as PP said, that is the most important thing for them to be having

What to feed your baby is such a personal choice! Go with what you feel is right, and I'm sure LO will be fine either way!

smilelari · July 2012

Dairy products are fine. No cows milk yet because they need the nutrients from formula/bm and milk tends to replace those

Nut products are fine. Whole nuts are a choking hazard and should be avoided until age 3

Eggs are fine

Grapes are fine. Cut them in half

Hot dogs should be cut lengthwise. I wouldn't feed hotdogs. Way high in sodium and nitrates

Strawberries are fine

They recently changed the allergy recs and don't have people holding off any more unless certain allergies run in your family

tonychelle · July 2012

I am following those except for the strawberries, but that's only because they have 2nd foods bananas/strawberries jar food, if that helps you make your mind up with the strawberries at least...

Liz1485 · July 2012

My pedi only said peanuts (smooth peanutbutter is just fine, but actual peanuts can get stuck in the throat and don't disolve), popcorn (same reason as peanuts) and... I can't remember the last one. Raw carrots I think. Again, the same reason as peanuts and popcorn.

ewilliams1127 · July 2012

Thanks ladies that helps!

mama&baby · July 2012

LO has had eggs (hard boiled and scrambled), yogurt, cheese, peanut butter (in small quantities or else it would present a choking hazard), hot dogs (casing off and cut into small pieces, some hot dogs are actually OK if you buy the good kind), and strawberries. It all depends on how prevalent food allergies are in your family. Odds are if your doctor hasn't expressed concern you are OK to go ahead with most foods. Mine said no milk by itself to drink, no raw honey, and no circular foods/choke hazards (hot dogs not cut, as mentioned)

I think grapes would be fine-- if I were to give them to LO I would skin them and cut them in half.

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