Kitchen hygiene
Babies get sick easily if their food is not clean. Children between 6 and 12 months often get diarrhoea if they eat contaminated food. This can be dangerous for children because they lose a lot of fluids and nutrients.
It is very important to be careful with the baby’s food. When your baby is 5 months old, they start eating solid foods. If you buy baby food in jars, the food is usually tested and safe if the best-before date has not expired. But the food can still be contaminated by dirty dishes, for example. Always store baby food according to the instructions on the packaging.
Important tips for hygiene
Handle your food carefully
Be careful with the microwave!
Microwaves heat food unevenly. Food may feel only slightly warm on the outside but be very hot on the inside. Your child could burn their mouth. Always stir the food after taking it out of the microwave.
Look at the packaging
When you buy baby food, read the instructions on the packaging. Prepare and store the food according to the instructions.
If your baby is old enough to eat solid foods, you no longer need to boil the drinking water.
