Allergen note
Table salt is not a common allergen, but it should be introduced in extreme moderation to infants under 12 months due to their immature kidneys.
How to serve
Avoid adding salt to food for infants under 1 year; for toddlers 1-3, minimally season family meals and let them share the lightly salted dish.
Preparation
Avoid adding salt to infant and toddler foods; instead, use herbs for flavor and ensure cooked foods are mashed or finely chopped to prevent choking.
Texture and choking risk
Table salt poses a low direct choking risk but is a severe poisoning hazard in concentrated amounts; always incorporate tiny amounts into food during cooking and never offer it directly.
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 table salt, note any reaction and see it in the allergen tracker.
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