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Babies (children under one year) need only a very small amount of salt (even less than toddlers), because their kidneys can`t cope with large amounts of salt. Babies who are breastfed will get the right amount of salt through breast milk. Infant formula contains a similar amount. Cows’ milk as a drink should not be given to babies as it also contains too much sodium. When babies are weaned salt should not be added to food and parents and carers need to be careful not to give their baby manufactured foods that aren`t made specifically for babies.

For further information visit: www.eatwell.gov.uk/healthydiet/fss/salt/howmuchsalteat/