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Food safety and your baby
 Babies' immune systems are less developed than adults. For this reason you
must take extra care when preparing food for babies and young children.
Babies - food preparation guidelines
- Be a clean cook have good personal hygiene standards to keep bacteria (germs) at bay
- Wipe high chairs, bibs and eating areas with an anti-bacterial cleaner before
and after every meal
- Keep kitchen surfaces extra clean - including the floor
- Store food in a fridge between 0-5 degrees centigrade and use within 48 hours
- Always follow food equipment instructions
- Change kitchen towels and kitchen cloths daily or more often if dirty
- Teach your children to wish their hands after visiting the toilet or touching
pets.
Food storage tips
- Store food safely
- Control food temperatures
- Always follow instructions on cooking times and temperatures
- Throw away any uneaten foods
Tips for using ready made foods
- Check date marks - you must follow the use-by dates
- Check safety seals are intact when first opening food packaging
- Read labels and carefully follow all instructions on storage, preparation and
cooking times and temperatures
- Never leave foods in open cans.
Tips for preparing food at home
- Defrost frozen ingredients thoroughly - unless stated on the labels
- Cook foods thoroughly, until piping hot, then allow to cool until comfortable
to eat
- Cook eggs until white and yolk are solid, or use pasteurised egg products.
Further advice and help
There are many different sources of food safety information. Some of these
are listed below:
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