At what age can children be given tomatoes

When can you give a tomato to a child

Tomatoes provide great benefits to the body, but it is dangerous to introduce them into baby food too early. Experts recommend trying to give the baby tomatoes after 2 years, since the baby may have an allergy, and the stomach should adapt for such a heavy product.

• Start with tomato juice 

Tomato juice is sold in baby food stores. It is important to start with pure products that do not contain any impurities.

Even juice should not be given to a child under 8 months old.

• Give a slice of peeled tomato

Introducing a tomato, like any other product, into a child's diet should be slow, start with a small piece without a peel.

The fact is that harmful chemicals used in the growing process can linger on the surface of the vegetable.

Before giving your child a vegetable, pour boiling water over it.

• Once again about the quantity

For a child from 1 to 3 years old, 200 grams of tomatoes per day will be enough, after 3 years until reaching 6 years old, you can give up to 500.

• Don't use early tomatoes

Early tomatoes may contain nitrates, a poison for the child's body; we strongly advise against using them to feed a child.

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