If your baby/ toddler wanted to eat salsa, would you let him/her?

Question

I'm referring, mostly, to the age of 16-18 months when they mimic everything you do and you are eating chips and salsa at a Mexican restaurant (but they really like the salsa- they aren't just copying you and it wasn't real hot).

Answer 1

As long as it was MILD....

Answer 2

Yes, we have done it.  There is nothing wrong with salsa it's very healty, just vegetables!!!!  My daughter loves it, she's been eating it from the same age.

Answer 3

my 17 month old loves the mild and even the medium.so i say whats the problem.let him have it....unless he has tummy problems.

Answer 4

Yup, I would.  At least let them taste it.  And if they liked it, then sure, as long as it wasn't hot and really spicy.  

And in moderation, of course.  :)

Answer 5

Yes I would, and I have. My daughter loves spicy food (mildly spicy, of course). I see nothing wrong with it, as long as they eat it in moderation.