#AskTheExpert When to give Cadbury to babies? Can 1 cheese cube be given daily to a 9 month old?

A. Chocolates will impact baby's oral hygiene. Instead u can give sweets made from natural sweeteners like palm sugar or palm candy or brown sugar or jaggery. Also once u introduce chocolates baby may get addicted to it and could end up with cavities. Cow's milk is not recommended for babies below one year. However cheese can be included in the baby's diet around 8 months once u have introduced other basic vegetables and cereals. Dairy products like paneer, yogurt or cheese are produced by curdling enzymes and lactose is broken down to smaller protein molecules which makes them easily digestible. So it is safe to introduce cheese to your baby before one year. But, If your family has a history of milk allergy or lactose intolerance, then u should consult with your pediatrician before starting cheese for ur baby.