Pickles can be seen as slightly healthy since they are technically a vegetable, the problem is they are overloaded with sodium. Too much sodium can be bad for your toddlers kidneys and should only be used sparingly. They make a great snack in moderation since they do contain a lot of nutrients, like vitamin A, potassium and iron. Those are nutrients that are healthy for your toddler but may be too much for them if used too often. You will also want to look for sugar and chemical content, both of these hide in a lot of foods you wouldn’t expect.

Key Takeaways:

• Most pickles have a high sodium and sugar content that will push the daily recommended intake of these ingredients for most toddlers.
• Pickles are a common choking hazard for infants and small children and should be consumed with care or modified to be safer to eat.
• Pickles can contain many added ingredients like many processed foods which are not great for a health diet. Homemade pickles is often a better route.

“Whether or not your toddler should be eating pickles could depend on the brand.”

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