Y No Salt For Babies at Babies

Y No Salt For Babies. There’s no need to add salt to your baby’s food. Salt therapy can make your infant’s cold more manageable, while easing your mind as well.

Reducing Sodium in Children's Diets infographic VitalSigns CDC
Reducing Sodium in Children's Diets infographic VitalSigns CDC from www.cdc.gov

If a 30g (1oz) serving of cheddar contains 190 mg/0.19g of sodium, it equates to 480mg/0.48g of salt. Why no salt and sugar for babies till 1 year? And the recommendation isn't very much at all:

Reducing Sodium in Children's Diets infographic VitalSigns CDC

This will help him achieve a control over his taste buds and suppress the cravings for extra salt in food. Babies under 1 should not consume more than 1g of salt or 0.4g of sodium per day. Your baby’s sodium needs will generally be met through breastmilk or formula. And the recommendation isn't very much at all: