I just desided to let him try it and he loves it. But now I am thinking maybe my public health nurse told me no citrus. Am I wrong? I can't remember.
2007-02-19 16:04:32 · 7 answers · asked by Trixy H 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
As long as there's no family history of citrus allergy it shouldn't be a problem. Just watch for any reaction the first few times you try it.
2007-02-19 16:14:44 · answer #1 · answered by abc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your public health nurse probably did say no citrus, that doesn't mean she is right though.
I do baby-led introduction to solids which isn't widely accepted, but it is starting to be (again, baby-led is very old school). There is a new rule that some public health nurses are agreeing with "if it has to be pureed the baby is too young", that's part of baby-led.
Read this and see what you think. Afterall I can't tell you want is right for you and your family (I don't know you or your family history of allergies etc) and likely neither does the health nurse:
http://www.borstvoeding.com/voedselintroductie/vast_voedsel/rapley_guidelines.html
2007-02-19 16:22:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt there really is no danger but like tomatoes it is an acid and often children breakout with little red spots around there mouth and face my son when he was about 1 and half it was the case and if he eats to many acid foods he sometimes has this happen again.....just like anyother food be viligent and check for allerigies and if you suspect something dont take a chance....
2007-02-19 16:21:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say no citrus, but my kids firsts love was pineapple, all 3 of them... My 4 month old loves it, and my 17 month old twins had it at 5 months and loved it. No problems either...
I wouldnt suggest pumping him full of it, but having it once and a while wont hurt him! HTH!
2007-02-19 16:08:10 · answer #4 · answered by Bl3ss3dw1thL1f3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My nephew eats lemons all the time, he loves them, he's been doing it for 2 months now and no problems, but if you are worried consult your pediatrician. Anything in moderation is ok.
2007-02-19 16:18:43 · answer #5 · answered by tylw85 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My stepson's pediatrician used to have dinner with their family when he was a baby and used to give him lemons, so I do not think its a problem unless you overdo it.
2007-02-19 16:14:50 · answer #6 · answered by Lily18 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt over do it because the citric acid could irritate your baby's skin
2007-02-19 16:19:52 · answer #7 · answered by stacie_collins2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋