When the baby first eats complementary food, he usually eats some light food, such as rice paste, Congee, etc. But when the baby is older, parents will add some spices, such as salt, vinegar, etc., to the baby's complementary food, which tastes better and the baby likes it more. However, some seasonings are not suitable for babies to eat. Can babies eat oil and salt?
Babies are not allowed to eat salt before the age of one. Add a small amount of salt after the age of one. Because babies under one year old have not yet fully developed their kidney system, digestive system, metabolic system, etc. If they eat salt at this time, it is feared that these organs may not fully develop. Babies who are breastfed do not need to add salt, as breast milk contains a certain amount of salt; After one year old, a small amount of salt can be added to the baby's complementary foods.
Babies under the age of one should not eat salt, nor should they eat condiments such as monosodium glutamate, because their organs are not fully developed, so they should be given a lighter diet. However, a small amount of oil is enough. For example, 1-2 years old should consume 5-15 grams of oil per day, 2-3 years old should consume 10-20 grams per day, and by 4-5 years old, 20-25 grams of oil can be consumed.
It is recommended to add oil and salt to babies after the age of 1, and gradually increase the amount gradually; The amount of oil and salt added varies depending on the baby's development and dietary habits.
