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Acidic Foods for Babies: Does the pH of a Food Matter?

  • Why acidic foods like tomatoes, strawberries, citrus, and yogurt are not automatically off-limits for babies
  • What a little redness around your baby’s mouth after eating acidic foods might mean
  • How to focus on safe food preparation and variety instead of worrying about the pH of your baby’s food

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Episode Description

Are acidic foods like tomatoes, strawberries, citrus, or yogurt too harsh for your baby? In this episode, we’re looking at whether the pH of a food actually matters when your baby is starting solid foods. You’ll learn why acidic foods are not automatically off-limits, what a little redness around your baby’s mouth might mean, and how to keep the focus on offering a variety of safe, nutritious foods without overthinking every bite.

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Resources & Research

  • Learn more about pH & water from USGS here
  • Debunking the Alkaline Diet article from UCSD here
  • More info about GERD from Johns Hopkins here
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