date:Mar 26, 2013
ult, if not dangerous, to put solid food in their mouths.
They also have yet to develop the proper gut bacteria that allow them to process solid food safely, potentially leading to gastroenteritis and diarrhea, Gold said. The early introduction of solid foods has also been linked to increased risk of obesity, diabetes, eczema and celiac disease.
One reason parents turn to solid food early is the persistence of myths about solid food helping babies sleep through the night or put on weight.
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