Hey Reader,

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Let's talk about salt for babies!

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If you’re the parent of a baby who is just starting solids, chances are that you’ve already heard someone say that you need to limit your baby’s salt intake. It’s a common message that gets repeated over and over in parent groups, by influencers, and even by health professionals.

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Scary claims like “salt can damage your baby’s kidneys” and “salt predisposes babies to high blood pressure” often get thrown around.

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But is there any truth to these messages?

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Is the need to avoid salt at all costs really as dire as people make it sound?

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Take a deep breath.

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Let's explain where the guidelines around salt for babies came from, what the research really shows, and why stressing and tracking every single gram of sodium that your baby consumes is not necessary.

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Here's what the blog post covers:

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• Salt versus sodium
• Do babies need sodium?
• At what age can babies have salt?
• How much sodium is safe for babies (the current guidelines)
• 7 simple ways to limit sodium intake for babies (with simple swaps!)
• Myths about salt for babies (such as it can harm their kidneys or cause high blood pressure)
• Salt FAQs (like can I give pink salt or baking soda, and more!)

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Happy feeding!

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Edwena Kennedy, RD​
Registered Pediatric Dietitian & Feeding Expert
Owner, My Little Eater
Creator of The Texture Timeline™
Instagram: @mylittleeater