Safe Food = Healthy Babies

To help meet the unique needs of expectant parents and infants under the age of one, Safe Food = Healthy Babies provides tools and resources that can help prevent illness caused from unsafe food handling.
To learn more, contact MSU Extension educator Ghaida Havern at batarse3@msu.edu.
Check back often for new articles and resources.
Articles
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Why you should avoid feeding honey to an infant
Published on June 2, 2023
Honey may contain Clostridium botulinum spores, which can lead to infant botulism illness. -
Foods to avoid feeding to a baby
Published on March 30, 2023
Learn about foods to avoid during a baby’s first year and the latest allergen recommendations. -
Pregnancy and food safety
Published on March 22, 2023
Follow these food safety tips to prevent a foodborne illness when pregnant. -
How to clean baby’s feeding items
Published on January 18, 2023
Tips to ensure an infant’s feeding items are properly cleaned and safe to use. -
Safely feeding infants amid formula shortage
Published on May 23, 2022
During the current nationwide infant formula shortage, here are some helpful resources and suggestions for keeping your baby safe.
Resources and Publications
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Food Safety During Pregnancy and Infancy (E3475)
Published on November 10, 2022
Recommendations to prevent foodborne illness during pregnancy and infancy
Recipes
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Homemade Baby Food - Avocado Puree
Published on May 25, 2023
Try this simple recipe for making homemade avocado puree baby food! -
Homemade Baby Food - Pear Puree
Try this simple recipe for making homemade pear puree baby food!