Baby Care Tips: Providing nutritious and safe food to children for their health and proper development is very important. Doctors often advise that caution should be taken before feeding anything to young children. Some foods are helpful in the development of children, while some can be dangerous for their health. If your child is under five, please know which foods should not be given to them. Here, we are talking about five foods that should never be fed to children.
1. Whole nuts and seeds
Whole nuts and seeds may be dangerous for small children.
Why are they dangerous?
Small children have a narrow throat.
Their chewing ability is not fully developed.
Such hard foods such as almonds, sunflower, and peanuts may stuck in the throat of the kids and it can cause the risk of choking, infection, and damage to organs.
Suggestion
If nuts must be given to children, they should be ground to a powder, mixed with milk, and given.
2. Whole grapes
Whole grapes may be dangerous for children’s health.
What is the problem?
Whole grapes can get stuck in the throat.
Hand-cut pieces may also be dangerous for small children.
Tips
Always cut grapes into four pieces to give them to the child so they can swallow them quickly and not face any danger.
3. Popcorn
Popcorn can be dangerous for children whereas it is a good snack for the parents.
Reason for danger
The throat structure and chewing ability of small children are not fully developed.
The sharp edges of popcorn can get stuck in the throat or gums, causing choking.
Tips
Avoid giving popcorn to small children. Give it when they are older and can chew it properly.