As a first-time parent, it can be challenging when it comes to handling a newborn baby and which food is best for them. Babies have a subtle digestive system that’s why it is essential to give safe foods to your baby in his/her growing age. Let’s have a look at the top 10 foods to avoid feeding your baby.

1. Egg white
No doubt, egg white has a good source of protein, minerals, and vitamins that provide several health benefits. But for a baby under 6-12 months, egg white can be dangerous as it is a very common allergen.

2. Canned food
Another food to avoid feeding your baby is canned food. Babies are very sensitive, so try to avoid giving any canned food to your baby.

3. Fruit juices
Canned juice is another food to avoid for babies under one-year of age. These juices are packed with different preservatives that may affect your infant’s digestive system. Try to give fresh juices to your little ones for healthy nourishment.

4. Fish
Fish is significant for the development of hair, heart, and skin but not effective for babies under 2 years old. Fish may trigger allergies which directly affect your baby’s health. Avoid feeding crab, scallops and shellfish to your baby.

5. Chocolate
Chocolate is another unsafe food for infants as most of it contains caffeine. Also, chocolate contains a high amount of sugar which can lead to different tummy troubles. Mothers can give chocolate to their babies after the age of one year.

6. Honey
Honey is another famous natural sweetener and kids love it. But for a baby younger than 1 year of age, it is dangerous and unsafe as it contains spores and contaminants that can cause different infections.

7. Nuts
Nuts are enriched with L-arginine, Vitamin E, and fibre. However, the nut size can cause oesophagal or tracheal block which is dangerous for them. Hence, it is best to avoid feeding whole nuts to your baby under 2-3 years.

8. Cow or whole milk
Mother’s milk is the best among all other kinds of milk to give to your baby at the initial stage. The minerals and proteins available in cow’s milk are not good for infants under 12-13 months. It is another important food to avoid feeding your little ones.

9. Wheat
Wheat is another probable source of allergen for a baby and it is advisable to refrain feeding it to your baby. Mothers should avoid giving wheat and all other foods which are made of wheat. This food has gluten that may disturb your infant’s tummy.

10. Cured or smoked meats
Avoid feeding cured or smoked meats to your baby (like bacon and bologna) as they have chemicals like nitrates, and are also rich in animal fat and sodium. Moreover, you should also avoid feeding smoked fish.