Can Babies Eat Ham?

Ham is a processed pork meat, from a leg cut that has been preserved and smoked or not. It is made worldwide, and there are regional specialties like Spanish jamón, prosciutto di Parma or Smithfield ham. The preserving of pork leg as ham goes back until 160 BC, being mentioned by Romans as salting of ham. The origins of ham are not sure, Chinese and Gaul claims were made, but there is no conclusive evidence for any of these.

Ham is usually used in its sliced form as a filling or as an ingredient for foods like the ham sandwich or the ham and cheese sandwich, or as topping for pizza in the US. Ham is also used in toasted sandwiches like the Cubano or the croquet-monsieur. Gammon is another form of ham, popular in the UK and a traditional part of British Christmas dinners. Gammon is a pork leg cut, whole or sliced, but which has been cured and still requires additional cooking.

Ham contains calories, fat, sodium, protein, small amounts of carbohydrates and sugars.

Is Ham Too Salty For Baby ?

Processed meat such as ham or sausages is very salty. Parents should pay attention to the combination of foods they offer to their babies. Breakfast cereals, bread, breadsticks, crackers and cheese are just a few very salty foods, which should not be mixed together in the diet of a baby.

When Can Babies Eat Cured Meats ?

Parents should avoid giving their babies ham, sausages, bacon, and should postpone introducing them into the diet of their toddlers as well.

Ham and Potato Puree + 6 months

Ingredients: 3 large potatoes, 2 carrots, 1 slice of ham, a pinch of salt.

Cook the potatoes and carrots in salted, boiling water for about 30 minutes. Mash the potatoes and carrots, using a potato masher or a food processor, until you get the right smooth consistency. Blend the ham with the other ingredients.