Question
What types of cookies are suitable for a 10-month-old baby? The child has been crying frequently and has lost appetite recently. Are there any recommended cookies that can improve this situation?
Answer
Cookies, as a type of puffed food, can be harmful to health if consumed in excess, whether by adults or children, especially for infants. Many cookies and bread-like pastries on the market today are enhanced with various additives to achieve the ideal texture, many of which are not beneficial to health. Additionally, processed foods like meat sausages often contain additives that are harmful. Therefore, it is recommended that parents try to limit the amount of cookies their children consume. For young infants, putting hands in their mouth is a part of cognitive development, and they sometimes put toys in their mouths to explore. Parents should not be overly concerned as long as they ensure that hands and toys are clean before allowing the baby to explore with them, which helps in the development of their sensory abilities.