Can My 9 Month Old Taste Chocolate? Exploring Infant Palates and Safety
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5 min read
Babies are born with a surprisingly advanced sense of taste, with their taste buds functioning to detect sweet, sour, and bitter flavors as early as 14 weeks in the womb. This means a 9 month old has the sensory ability to taste chocolate, yet pediatric guidelines strongly advise against it due to significant health and developmental considerations.
