Is it bad for babies to eat spicy food?

Question

My daughter is 11 months and she really likes spicy foods buut I want to know if it is bad to feed them to her

Answer 1

No, spicy food is okay!

Besides adding an interesting dimension to the simplest dish, herbs and spices offer health benefits of their own. Here are some examples

Cinnamon has been used across the world for medicinal purposes for many years. It is an excellent source of manganese, iron, fiber and calcium. Cinnamon supports the digestive system and can kill "unfriendly" bacteria like E. coli. (please note, however, that cinnamon is a potential allergen, so it should be introduced with care with your doctor's consent. You may prefer to delay the introduction of cinnamon altogether if there is a family history of food allergy). If you prepare any of your baby's food with cinnamon, don't forget to take a sniff... the scent is said to boost brain function!

Garlic is a powerful anti-oxidant.

Turmeric has anti-oxidant properties.

Cumin helps support the digestive system.

Coriander is classified as both a herb and a spice, because its leaves and seeds are used. It is a great source of magnesium, manganese, fibre and iron.

Nutmeg has a soothing effect on an upset tummy.

Ginger is also great at calming upset tummies, which is why it's commonly recommended as a "cure" for morning sickness. It protects the body against bad bacteria and also helps eliminate gas from the intestines!

Answer 2

Umm..Im only 15 but I have a nephew who is about 1 and a half and a niece who is 5. And from watching them grow so far they both loved spicy food and it hasnt seemed to have had any harmful effect on them. They have mexican/native blood in them so it may be natural...but worst case scenario is your daughter eats something really spicy and tears/cries. i do know however we tried to put spicy/salty on my nieces thumb to stop her from sucking it but she liked it so theres a thought.