- 1. Honey
- 2. Hard, Round, Sticky Foods
- 3. Raw eggs
- 4. Caffeine
- 5 .Cough mixture
1. honey
Honey may contain Clostridium spores, a compound that can cause a condition called Infantile Botulism, which can cause paralysis, muscle weakness, and many other health risks to children less than 12 months of age
2. Hard, rounded, sticky foods
(i)Popcorn (ii)chewing gum (iii)mash mellow
These are choking hazards that can cause your child to choke and even die. They are one cause of injury-related germs. Children below five years old do not chew well enough; they lack the molars that are necessary to simply crush and manage these foods. Ensure that you crush or cut to the appropriate size for your child, or avoid them.
2.raw eggs
Raw eggs and raw egg products contain Salmonella, which is not good for children below the age of five because they are prone to foodborne illnesses. If you want to feed your child eggs, then ensure that they are properly cooked.
4. caffeine
All Children as young as 12 years old cannot take caffeine. It increases heart rate, sleep disturbances, irritability, and poor appetite. Breastfeeding mothers should take note of this, as it may affect children through breastfeeding.
- Cough mixture
This might come as a surprise, but cough mixtures are not necessary for children under 5 years old. They can cause irregular heart rate, confusion, and hallucination. Visit a pediatrician for anything concerning the health of your child.
By Emmanuella Antwi