While it is important to limit mercury in the diets of children, many types of fish are lower in mercury, have important nutrients that support brain development and the immune system, and support a healthy diet. Mercury can be harmful to the brain and nervous system if a person is exposed to too much of it over time. Before serving fish caught by family and friends, check for fish and shellfish advisories. Fish high in mercury, such as king mackerel, marlin, orange roughy, shark, swordfish, tilefish (from the Gulf of Mexico), and bigeye tuna should be avoided.Check the Nutrition Facts Label to find foods with less salt. Some snack foods and store-bought packaged toddler foods are high in salt. Foods high in salt (sodium), such as some canned foods, processed meats (e.g., lunch meats, sausages, hot dogs, ham), and frozen dinners should be avoided.Children younger than 24 months old should avoid added sugars. These drinks are different than 100% juice. Sugar-sweetened drinks (such as soda, pop, soft drinks, flavored milks, sports drinks, flavored water with sugar, and juice drinks) contain added sugars.Check the Nutrition Facts Label to find foods with no added sugars. Foods with added sugars can include muffins, flavored yogurts, or cookies. Foods with added sugars, low-calorie sweeteners, or no-calorie sweeteners are not recommended.Unpasteurized milk can also be called raw milk. Do not give your child unpasteurized drinks or foods such as juice, milk, yogurt, or cheeses. Unpasteurized drinks or foods (such as juices, milks, yogurt, or cheeses) may put your child at risk for a harmful bacteria that can cause severe diarrhea.Do not add honey to your baby’s food, water, infant formula, or on their pacifier. Before your child is 12 months old, do not give him or her any honey. Honey before 12 months may cause a serious type of food poisoning called botulism.
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