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How much salt can babies have? This is a tough one because we know minimizing sodium is ideal for baby-led weaning but what exactly does that mean?

In this episode, we’re looking at sodium when feeding babies. Why should babies avoid added salt? What foods do babies sometimes eat that have too much sodium? And I’m sharing 3 easy ways for you to minimize sodium for your baby.

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In this episode, I’m covering:

• Why it’s a good idea to minimize added sodium in your baby’s diet...there are a few reasons but basically we want your baby to learn to taste the flavor of foods, not the salt

• How much is the maximum amount of added sodium per day babies should have, and whether or not you should be considering the sodium from breastmilk and/or formula

• 3 easy ways to minimize sodium, including some guidelines on what to look for on the label if you’re considering the sodium content of packaged foods to feed your baby 

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