Introducing Solids Before Six Months
If you do give your baby solids before six months, there are some foods that you should avoid until they're six months old. This is because these foods can sometimes trigger the development of a food allergy.
These include:
- foods made with wheat and other foods containing gluten (for example, bread, rusks and some breakfast cereals),
- eggs,
- fish,
- shellfish,
- nuts,
- seeds and
- soft and unpasteurised cheeses.
When you give these foods to your baby for the first time, start with one at a time so that you can spot any allergic reaction. If you think your child is having an allergic reaction, seek urgent medical attention.
See Useful links to find out the symptoms of an allergic reaction and for further information.
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Last reviewed: Sun, Jul 31st 2011, 05:45
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