Can my baby have salt?
A quick, age-by-age answer with how to serve it safely. Checked against AAP, AHA.
Do not add salt to your baby’s food.
A baby’s immature kidneys cannot handle high sodium loads. Avoid adding salt under 12 months, and watch hidden salt in bread, cheese, and processed foods.
How to serve: Season your own portion after serving your baby. Use herbs and spices for flavor instead.
Keep sodium low. Toddlers easily get too much.
Even after 12 months, sodium should stay low. Many toddlers already exceed the recommended limit, mostly from processed and packaged foods.
How to serve: Cook with little or no added salt and limit salty packaged snacks.
Sources: AAP, AHA. This is general guidance, not medical advice. Ask your pediatrician about your child.
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