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Food serves as an abundant source of nutrition for the holistic physical and intellectual development of children. Exploring which foods are suitable or unsuitable for children at different ages is a crucial concern for every parent. Below are the restricted types of foods for children that parents should keep in mind:
1. For babies aged 4-6 months, avoid…
- All types of food and drinks except breast milk or formula for infants in the first 6 months of life
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2. For babies aged 4-12 months, avoid…
4. For toddlers aged 24 – 36 months, it's important to avoid...
Even though children at this age chew food quite well and can eat a variety of foods, parents should still be cautious. If not paying attention, children can still choke on food. In addition to the mentioned concerns for 1-2 year-olds, parents should avoid letting their child eat while walking or multitasking, as it can distract the child from their meal.
5. For toddlers aged 36 months and older, it's important to avoid...
From the age of 3 onwards, parents need to be mindful: Avoid giving children excessive amounts of certain food groups such as:
- Foods containing stimulants
Carbonated drinks, chocolate, etc., are foods containing stimulants that can stimulate the nervous system, making the child restless, anxious, and with a faster heartbeat. Ginseng, royal jelly are foods containing early development stimulating ingredients, affecting the normal development of the child. - Foods with color, sweet taste
Examples like chewing gum, instant noodles, soft drinks, etc., are not beneficial to the child's health as these foods contain certain chemical additives that may cause allergies, negatively impacting the digestive system. - Foods high in fat
Foods high in cholesterol such as eggs, sunflower seeds, liver, etc., increase the risk of heart disease in children. Therefore, it's advisable to limit their consumption. Moreover, sunflower seeds contain a lot of saturated fatty acids that can affect the detoxification function of liver cells. - Foods with many preservatives
Foods like canned goods, salted fish, grilled meat, Pudding cakes, popcorn, etc., should be limited for children.
