When Can You Add Spice to Baby Food?
Can babies be allergic to spices?
Allergic reactions to spices and herbs are fairly uncommon and usually cause mild symptoms; however, severe reactions can occur. If you have a family history of food or environmental allergies (to birch or mugwort, for example), avoid introducing the following herbs and spices:
- Cinnamon
- Mustard Seed/powder
- Celery Seed
- Coriander
- Cumin
- Caraway
- Paprika
- Saffron
Meet our experts:
Ali J. Chernoff and Chantel Canessa are the authors of Good Food Baby and Good Food toddler (goodfoodbaby.com). Ali J. Chernoff is a registered dietitian and nutrition consultant whose nutrition-related activities include dietitian services at many schools and sporting events as well as family counseling. She is one of the 11% of BC Dietitians operating a private practice and currently offers food tours that focus on shopping for families, diabetes education, and food label interpretation. Follow Ali on twitter http://twitter.com/#!/NutritionUnique
Chantel Canessa has her Masters in Nursing and is involved with community programs that help improve the health and well being of individuals. She predominately works with children and, as a new parent, it is very important to her to build a healthy foundation by providing nutritious homemade meals and snacks for her family.
