Until the age of 6 months, avoid gluten-containing foods. They may cause allergic reactions, including gastrointestinal problems, in some infants. These foods include

• Barley
  
  
• Bran
  
  
• Farina
  
  
• Oatmeal
  
  
• Rye
  
  
• Semolina
  
  
• Wheat

Until the age of 1 year, avoid foods that may cause allergic reactions or illness, such as

• Egg whites
  
  
• Nuts
  
  
• Shellfish
  
  
• Citrus fruits and juices
  
  
• Berries
  
  
• Tomatoes
  
  
• Cow's milk

Until the age of 1 year, avoid foods that may be more difficult to digest, such as

• Cucumbers
  
  
• Onions
  
  
• Cabbage
  
  
• Broccoli
  
  
• Cauliflower
  

Certain foods continue to present problems even after your child has been weaned. Until the age of 4 years, avoid foods that are likely to cause choking, such as

• Nuts and peanuts
  
  
• Grapes
  
  
• Seeds
  
  
• Raw carrots
  
  
• Hot dogs
  
  
• Popcorn
  
  
• Hard candies