1. Cow's milk and egg whites, which can cause tummy upset, eczema and other tummy troubles in kids under 12 months.
2. Food that is either sticky or really hard (popcorn, peanut butter, marshmallows); they can cause your baby to choke.
3. Raw veggies (grapes, carrots) or whole pieces of canned fruit--all choking hazards.
4. Nuts. All kinds present choking hazards in children under 4.
5. Honey. There's an off chance it may contain bacteria that can cause infant botulism (it doesn't typically happen in babies over 1 or adults, however).
6. Anything caffeinated, such as soda or iced tea. Hey, the kid keeps you up enough as it is!
7. More than 4 ounces of fruit juice per day. It can cause diarrhea in infants.
8. Unpasteurized cheese, which has a slight food poisoning risk in young babies. Most cheeses sold in the U.S. are pasteurized, but just check the label or ask.
9. Fish, especially shellfish like shrimp, lobster, crab, scallops--these can trigger an allergic reaction in babies under 1. If fish allergies run in the family, then avoid fin fish until baby's at least 2 (it gives his immune system time to strengthen).
10. Swordfish, shark, tilefish or king mackerel, which are high in mercury. Even adults shouldn't eat these very often
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