Foods to avoid

• Whole or chopped nuts, children under five may choke.

• Shellfish.

• Undercooked eggs, the white and yolk should be solid.

• Too much sugar. Sugar-free or reduced sugar drinks can contain large amounts of artificial sweetener which is not recommended for young children.

• Unpasteurised cheese including brie, camembert and blue cheese.

• Salt.

• Honey don't give this to babies under one year as occasionally honey can cause infant botulism.

• Too many high fibre foods like bran cereals, lentils and dried fruits.