Once your baby starts eating solid foods, there’s a good chance that they’ll want to try everything in sight. Although there’s nothing wrong with trying a little of everything when you’re older, there are certain foods that a baby should avoid that can bring on allergies.

If you’re a new parent, then you may be wondering what the foods are to avoid. Even after you have learned what to avoid, you will still have to occasionally intervene with others to protect your baby. One example might be at a family get together. Although for the most part, people will generally ask the parents what the baby can have, but there often is one or two who have the idea that they know what’s best for babies, or think that some food is harmless when it isn’t. If there are foods around that you do not want your child to have, do not be afraid to speak up and let people know.

There are several foods that can cause allergies in your baby. Some of the top allergy foods on the list to avoid are cow’s milk, soy, peanuts, shellfish, eggs, citrus fruit, and wheat. Many parents choose to avoid these foods up until three years old, when after that the child should be old enough to be introduced to them.

Dairy products in general are usually avoided because of the bacteria and usually are recommended to be avoided even by your doctor before the age of one.

Another food that baby should avoid is honey. Many parents are surprised by that, but the honey contains Clostridium botulinum which is the bacterium that causes botulism.
Botulism is a type of food poisoning that can cause the baby severe constipation, muscle weakness, and a lack of appetite. If the case is bad enough, it can cause muscle paralysis and even lead to death.

Ultimately, the amount of foods that should be avoided is relatively small, and shouldn’t be hard to avoid. It’s better safe than sorry, and your child will grow healthier because of it.