Peanuts have always been loved by many people, not only for their high nutritional value, but also for a wide range of people. They are beneficial to physical health and have relatively few side effects. Therefore, many parents tend to give their babies peanuts. So the question is, can babies eat peanuts?
Babies can eat peanuts, but they must be eaten with caution. Because the swallowing function of babies under the age of three is not yet fully developed, and babies cannot master this function well, and because peanuts are relatively hard, babies are prone to getting stuck in their throat or lungs when eating peanuts; The second reason is that peanuts contain a relatively rich amount of fat, which is not very conducive to digestion and absorption. If a baby eats too many peanuts, it may cause indigestion due to poor gastrointestinal function.
Therefore, when parents give their babies peanuts, it is best to crush them or make peanut butter before feeding them to prevent respiratory infections caused by peanuts getting stuck in the throat or lungs.
Parents must pay attention to their babies eating peanuts. Generally, when babies have persistent and severe coughing while eating peanuts, it will relieve on its own within about 30 minutes. If the baby coughs incessantly, parents should take it seriously. It is possible that the baby may have choked on peanuts or got stuck. They should immediately take the baby to the hospital for examination and promptly remove the stuck peanuts to avoid unnecessary serious consequences.
