The main food for babies before the age of half is breast milk, because at this time, their gastrointestinal function is not yet able to digest complete food, so it is not suitable to add complementary foods. But after half a month, the baby's body has already developed to a certain extent, so some complementary foods can be added. So, can't babies eat egg whites?
Eggs are a food with relatively high nutritional value. However, eggs are divided into two parts: egg white and egg yolk. So for convenience, many mothers choose to feed their babies egg whites. However, babies under the age of one should try not to give them egg whites as it can easily lead to food accumulation or digestive problems. So, why can't babies under one year old eat egg whites?
1. Incomplete digestive function: When the human digestive function is not yet complete, eating egg white can cause the baby's body to be unable to fully digest high-quality protein, resulting in symptoms such as indigestion or indigestion. Severe babies may experience abdominal pain or bloating. Babies under the age of one must pay attention to this when consuming eggs.
2. Eating egg whites depends on physical condition: Babies' digestive mucosa is not yet fully developed, and egg whites are relatively small protein molecules that can easily penetrate the intestinal wall and enter the bloodstream, making them prone to allergic reactions. Therefore, for babies under one year old, it is recommended to only eat egg yolks and not egg whites.
