The baby’s renal system during the first year of life is still immature to process large amounts of sodium, so the recommendation when starting complementary feeding, from six months onward, is to add no salt at all, in any form, to the baby’s food.
Sodium is a mineral necessary for the body, but in large amounts it can seriously affect artery health, thus increasing the risk of diseases such as high blood pressure or increased cholesterol.
We might think that children are not as affected by salt consumption as adults, but if we get them used to salty foods from an early age, they will develop an increasing preference for salt.
On the other hand, if their palate becomes accustomed to natural foods, this will contribute to a better quality of life in adulthood.
To avoid these risks:
- Never add salt to your little one’s meals.
- Children between 1 and 3 years old should not consume more than 2 g of salt (0.8 g of sodium) per day. Babies under 1 year old should not be given any food containing salt.
- Avoid giving salty foods such as snacks or sauces at the same time.
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