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Is it okay for babies and young kids to eat raw eggs?

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So these foods are best avoided by babies and young children. Cooking eggs until both the white and yolk are solid will kill any bacteria, such as salmonella. Some say that it is fine to eat raw or lightly cooked eggs if you use pasteurised eggs, as the pasteurisation process kills salmonella and minimises the risk. read more

It is not recommended to give babies and kids raw eggs because of the risk of Salmonella contamination. While the risk is low, Salmonella infection is particularly serious in babies and young kids who may become dehydrated and even septic. For similar reasons, it is also recommended to avoid unpasteurized products. read more

Last Updated on December 27, 2017 by Mama & Baby Love So this was supposed to be a post about toddler smoothies, but as I started typing, it digressed into a post about raw eggs. read more

Traditionally, it is believed that drinking a glass of milk with raw egg increases immunity and strengthens the body. Infact, body builders have been known to down glasses of milk with raw eggs, but nutritionists recommend that babies, children and pregnant women not be served raw eggs. read more

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