After 1 year
Honey
(not an allergen but may cause botulism in infants under 1yr old)
After 1 or 2 years*
Peanut Butter
After 1 or 2 years*
(Tree) Nuts
(also may pose a choking hazard)
After 1 year
Citrus or Acidic Fruits
Just because a fruit, like tomato, is not in the citrus family does not mean that it is not acidic!
Not an allergen but may cause rash & digestive upset due to acidity. Using a dash of lemon or pineapple juice in a whole fruit puree is NOT the same as giving a baby pureed or sliced oranges, pineapple et al.
Strawberries
After 1 year
Corn
(possible allergen and not very nutrient rich)
After 1 year
Egg Whites
(many pediatricians will say it is fine for an older infant to have baked goods that include eggs)
After 1 year
Whole Milk
Lactose and milk proteins may cause allergic reactions and may also cause tummy troubles as they are hard to digest - yogurt and cheeseare exceptions - see below. Milk also hinders proper absorption of iron; iron is crucial during the 1st yr.!
After 9-10 months or 1 year
Wheat
Many suggest that for the infant who has had no issues with gluten in Oats and/or Barley, and who has no history of wheat allergy or gluten intolerance, that offering wheat products (such as wheat toast) is fine around 8+ months - Read more at our topic Wheat for Baby
After 10 months or 1 year**
Grapes
(not a high allergen but may pose a choking hazard - use extreme caution if offering your older infant or toddler grapes)
After 1 or 2 years***
Shellfish
(may be a high allergen)
After 1 year - if at all
Chocolate
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