Children aged 1-2 need about 40 grams of protein daily. In addition to regular food, adding 1-1.5 eggs per day is sufficient. To supplement iron, infants need to eat egg yolks. At the beginning, only a small amount of the yolk should be mashed and mixed with rice cakes for consumption, and this can be gradually increased to 0.5-1 whole yolk. If too much is consumed, the child's gastrointestinal system may not be able to handle it, leading to impaired digestive and absorptive functions, causing indigestion and malnutrition.
Furthermore, eggs have a fermenting nature. If a child's skin has sores or pus, eating eggs can worsen the condition.
Some parents also like to prepare eggs by pouring boiling water over them and adding sugar for their children to eat. However, bacteria and parasite eggs in the eggs cannot be completely killed by the hot water, which can easily lead to diarrhea and parasitic diseases. If the eggs contain "Salmonella Typhimurium" or "Salmonella Enteritidis," the child may develop typhoid or enteritis. If the eggs contain no live bacteria but a large amount of toxin, it will manifest as acute food poisoning with a short incubation period of only a few hours, a rapid onset, and a duration of 1-2 days. Symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea, with older children complaining of severe abdominal pain, accompanied by high fever, fatigue, etc. Additionally, there is a folk belief that "raw eggs can treat constipation in children." In fact, this not only fails to cure constipation but can also lead to "Toxoplasma gondii" infection. This disease has a rapid onset and almost all organs in the body can be affected, often causing pneumonia, myocarditis, maculopapular rash, muscle and joint pain, encephalitis, meningitis, and even death.
The various organs in a child's body are very delicate and fragile, especially the digestive organs, whose mucous membranes are still in the process of development and cannot withstand strong stimulation. For children, eggs are a difficult food to digest. Do not assume that the more they eat, the better. When giving eggs to a child, they must be cooked thoroughly, with steamed eggs being the best option. It is not advisable to prepare them by pouring boiling water over them, and raw eggs should never be given to children.
In China, the general public regards eggs as a nourishing food. Regular consumption of eggs can enhance memory, protect the heart and arteries, prevent cancer, and delay aging. However, if they are not processed and eaten correctly, this nourishing food can become "waste," or even a "poison." Therefore, one should carefully understand the proper way to handle eggs to prevent problems before they arise...