Can babies eat shellfish and seafood?
What is the best way to introduce seafood to a baby's diet?
yes, but…There are no specific recommendations as to when and how to introduce seafood to my diet. Seafood products are highly allergenic, so introduce them to my diet carefully. The best time to do so is when I get to know most other flavours. As with all new products, introduce them in small quantity and observe my behaviour. There are no scientific studies that confirm that delaying the introduction of allergenic food to a child's diet protects it from developing allergies.
Benefits
Shellfish are rich in vitamin D, iodine, and selenium.
Check common questions about: Oysters
What are the health benefits of introducing seafood to my baby's diet?
yes, but…There are no specific recommendations as to when and how to introduce seafood to my diet. Seafood products are highly allergenic, so introduce them to my diet carefully. The best time to do so is when I get to know most other flavours. As with all new products, introduce them in small quantity and observe my behaviour. There are no scientific studies that confirm that delaying the introduction of allergenic food to a child's diet protects it from developing allergies.
Benefits
Shellfish are high in protein and mineral zinc. They're also high in iron.
Check common questions about: Mussels
What is the best seafood product to introduce to my baby's diet and why?
yes, but…There are no specific recommendations as to when and how to introduce seafood to my diet. Seafood products are highly allergenic, so introduce them to my diet carefully. The best time to do so is when I get to know most other flavours. As with all new products, introduce them in small quantity and observe my behaviour. Cooked shellfish with low mercury content, such as lobster or crab, can be eaten once a week. Remember that all seafood you're planning to give me must come from a trusted supplier!
Benefits
Shellfish are rich in vitamin D, iodine and selenium.
Check common questions about: Crab, white meat
What is the Recommended Time for Introducing Seafood to My Baby's Diet?
yes, but…There are no specific recommendations as to when and how to introduce seafood to my diet. Seafood products are highly allergenic, so introduce them to my diet carefully. The best time to do so is when I get to know most other flavours. As with all new products, introduce them in small quantity and observe my behaviour. There are no scientific studies that confirm that delaying the introduction of allergenic food to a child's diet protects it from developing allergies.
Benefits
Shellfish are rich in vitamin D, iodine and selenium.
Check common questions about: Crayfish
What age is the best for introducing seafood to my baby's diet?
yes, but…There are no specific recommendations as to when and how to introduce seafood to my diet. Seafood products are highly allergenic, so introduce them to my diet carefully. The best time to do so is when I get to know most other flavours. As with all new products, introduce them in small quantity and observe my behaviour. There are no scientific studies that confirm that delaying the introduction of allergenic food to a child's diet protects it from developing allergies.
Benefits
Shellfish are rich in vitamin D, iodine and selenium.
Check common questions about: Lobster
What scientific evidence is available on the best time to introduce seafood to my baby's diet?
yes, but…There are no specific recommendations as to when and how to introduce seafood to my diet. Seafood products are highly allergenic, so introduce them to my diet carefully. The best time to do so is when I get to know most other flavours. As with all new products, introduce them in small quantity and observe my behaviour. There are no scientific studies that confirm that delaying the introduction of allergenic food to a child's diet protects it from developing allergies.
Benefits
Seafood is rich in valuable polyunsaturated fatty acids omega-3. They are full of wholesome protein. They are also a source of vitamin A, D, E, B12, as well as many minerals such as iodine, calcium, selenium, and zinc.
Check common questions about: Shrimp