They're even more of a concern when we are thinking about our vulnerable babies. It is pointless to try to avoid them altogether, as they are pretty much a fact of life. If you are making your own baby food, make sure you wash fruits and vegetables carefully. If you are breastfeeding, avoid eating fish from lakes heavily contaminated with PBBs. Periodically, reports surface that breast milk contains pesticides or other contaminants.
Breast milk remains the safest and cleanest food for babies.
The best thing parents can do is take normal precautions when preparing baby food, keeping in mind that in a few short months, the baby will be putting everything in her mouth from dust bunnies to the dog's food to fertilizer-laced garden soil. As with any source of medical or health care information, you should as a preliminary matter satisfy yourself that the credentials and experience of the source are suitable. The information provided through the Ask the Experts service is a general educational aid designed to help you discuss your unique medical or health concerns with your physician or qualified health care provider. You should not rely on the information as a substitute for personal medical or health care advice, or for diagnosis or treatment purposes. Always consult your physician or other qualified health care provider as soon as possible about any medical or health-related question, and do not await a response from our experts before such consultation.