Question
My baby is 8 and a half months old and has eaten eel twice. Some people say that one should eat fish with scales. Isn’t eating eel too nourishing so soon?
Answer
An 8-month-old baby can eat fish, and the fish scales aid in calcium absorption, so there’s no need to eat it too cleanly. Generally, children can have fish once a week, and the diet should be varied. Avoid giving the baby fish during a cold, and the food should be light in flavor. Eating eel is beneficial for the child’s growth and development, as long as the child can absorb it; typically, there are no issues.