Question
Is it appropriate for an eight-month-old baby to consume children’s condiments, especially those with salt?
Answer
Babies under one year old should avoid salt as their kidneys are not fully developed and cannot effectively excrete excess sodium. Moreover, commercially available children’s condiments may contain various complex flavoring ingredients that are not suitable for babies. It is recommended that parents, before the baby turns one, try to let them enjoy the natural flavors of food and avoid excessive artificial flavorings.