Cheese is a type of food that is highly nutritious. But can I give cheese to babies? If possible, from what age can babies be given cheese? If not, what is the reason? To find out the answer, let's, see the explanation in the following article.
Every parent would always want to give the best for their children, including nutritious intake, starting from the womb until the Little One was born into the world.
One of the foods that are known to contain a lot of nutrients is cheese. In addition, it tastes good can make babies eat more deliciously. However, giving cheese to babies is still quite a matter of debate.
When to Give Cheese to Babies
During the first 6 months after birth, Mother is recommended to only give ASI to the Little One. Only after that, complementary foods (MPASI) began to be introduced slowly.
Well, one that is often a question among parents is may I give cheese to babies? According to some pediatricians, most babies are allowed to eat cheese as long as they are older than 8 months.
But if the baby's parents or siblings have an allergy to milk and its processed products, postpone giving the cheese to the baby first.
Conditions to Give Cheese to Babies
Cheese is included in the list of recommended protein sources for toddlers. In addition, cheese is also rich in calcium, fat, vitamin D, vitamin A and vitamin B.
However, the provision of cheese for babies has conditions, namely:
- Before introducing cheese to babies, introduce some other solid foods, such as meat, vegetables and fruits, in the form of puree or filter porridge.
- Choose cheese with pasteurized label. Unpasteurized cheese or raw cheese can contain Listeria bacteria that cause listeriosis. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, nausea, or diarrhea.
- Start with soft-textured cheese, like cottage cheese and mozzarella, because this type of cheese is easy for babies to chew.
- If Little does not show an allergic reaction, continue to give cheese in whole form or mixed in food. Cut the cheese into small pieces so that your little one doesn't choke.
If your baby is suffering from food allergies, especially allergies to cheese or milk, consult your doctor before giving him cheese.
Milk Allergy and Cheese Symptoms
If your child is suffering from milk allergy and dairy products, such as cheese and yogurt, he will experience itching, swelling, rashes on the skin in the form of red spots, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, coughing, wheezing, or difficulty breathing after consume these foods.
Symptoms of allergic reactions in each child is different. There are reactions that are mild or severe, and there are reactions that appear immediately or only appear a few days after consuming milk or processed products.
If the symptoms of milk allergy in your child appear later, chances are he will experience diarrhea, skin rashes, choking, vomiting, and crying constantly or colic.
What to Look For if a Baby is allergic to Cheese
When your child shows signs of allergies after consuming cheese, stop giving formula milk or other dairy products to your child. If the allergic reaction is severe, such as a swollen mouth or throat, difficulty breathing, or fainting, immediately take your child to the nearest emergency room for treatment and supervision.
If your child is old enough to be given MPASI, consult with a pediatrician to find out what foods are allowed and may not be given to babies, including regarding whether or not to provide cheese for babies.
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