Kelp is a very beneficial aquatic product for the human body, which contains numerous minerals and trace elements, especially high iodine content. Some mothers also want to add some seaweed to their babies' complementary foods to supplement the trace elements they need. So, can a 1.5-year-old baby eat seaweed?
Although kelp is rich in nutrients, especially iodine. However, it is not recommended for babies who are one and a half years old to eat kelp, mainly because kelp is a difficult to digest food. Although babies are already one and a half years old and can eat a variety of foods, their digestive function is not yet complete. Eating kelp cannot be well digested and absorbed by the stomach, which can easily lead to indigestion. Therefore, it is not recommended to eat seaweed at this stage.
When babies are almost 2 years old, they can eat some seaweed in moderation. Kelp contains various trace elements such as iodine and calcium. Reasonable consumption is beneficial for babies to grow taller and can effectively prevent iodine deficiency in the body. If iodine deficiency is severe, it can cause hypothyroidism, which is also known as hypothyroidism. Therefore, eating seaweed reasonably can effectively prevent the occurrence of such diseases. However, kelp is not easy to digest and should not be consumed in excess to avoid digestive problems such as bloating caused by excessive consumption of kelp.
In addition, when babies eat seaweed, it is recommended to make seaweed noodle soup for better consumption. The seaweed should be cut into small pieces and stewed for a while to make it soft and tender as much as possible, which can help the baby's digestive system digest and absorb it better.
