🧂 Baking powder
Allergen note
Baking powder is generally well-tolerated, but check the ingredient list for cornstarch, a less common potential allergen, when introducing it to sensitive infants.
How to serve
Avoid direct use; instead, incorporate a small amount (1/8-1/4 tsp) into baked goods like pancakes for toddlers over 1 year, ensuring it's well-cooked.
Preparation
Always steam or bake instead of frying, and mash or puree to a smooth, soft texture to prevent choking, ensuring all ingredients are fully cooked and introduced one at a time to check for allergies.
Texture and choking risk
Baking powder itself is a low choking risk due to its dissolvable powder form; always mix it thoroughly into batters and baked goods, never serve it raw to a child.
Starting ages are typical guidance for healthy, full-term babies who show signs of readiness. Your paediatrician may advise differently, especially where there is a family history of allergy.
Track first tastes and reactions
Log when your child first tries baking powder, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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