Cocoa Puffs
sweetened cereal • For 0-6 month old infants • Consumable 🍝
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Is this safe for 0-6 month old newborns to eat Cocoa Puffs?
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NO - AVOID
Safety Score: 9/10 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Cocoa Puffs contains 31 ingredients. 5 avoid, 3 concerning, 5 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.
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Ingredients Analysis (31 found)
Sugar
🚫9/10
Sugar is not recommended for infants under 6 months as it poses health risks and is unnecessary in formula or baby food
Confidence: HIGHView Details
Salt
🚫9/10
Salt is dangerous for 0-6 months babies as their kidneys cannot handle sodium risk of serious health issues
Confidence: HIGHView Details
Rice Flour
🚫8/10
Rice flour is not recommended for 0-6 months as infants should have only breast milk or formula. Risk of allergies and digestive issues.
Confidence: HIGHView Details
Cocoa Processed with Alkali
🚫8/10
Cocoa processed with alkali contains caffeine and theobromine which are not safe for infants under 6 months. It is not suitable for baby food or formula.
Confidence: HIGHView Details
caramel color
🚫8/10
Caramel color is not approved for infant formula or baby food due to potential contaminants and lack of safety data for infants
Confidence: HIGHView Details
Corn Syrup
🚨7/10
Corn syrup is not recommended for infants under 6 months due to risk of excessive sugar and possible contamination. Used as a sweetener or carbohydrate source.
Confidence: HIGHView Details
Rosemary Extract
🚨7/10
Rosemary extract is not approved for infant formula or baby food for 0-6 months due to possible allergens and unknown safety. Used as antioxidant in foods.
Confidence: HIGHView Details
Natural Flavor
🚨6/10
Natural flavor is vague and may contain unknown substances not recommended for infants under 6 months often used for taste enhancement
Confidence: HIGHView Details
Whole Grain Corn
⚠️5/10
Whole Grain Corn may pose moderate concerns for 0-6 month babies due to potential allergenicity and immature digestion. It is not typical in infant formula but may be in some baby foods.
Confidence: HIGHView Details
Tricalcium Phosphate
⚠️5/10
Evaluation failed after 3 attempts. Using moderate caution as fallback. Error: OpenAI API error: 429
Confidence: LOWView Details
sodium ascorbate
⚠️5/10
Evaluation failed after 3 attempts. Using moderate caution as fallback. Error: OpenAI API error: 429
Confidence: LOWView Details
Color
⚠️4/10
Color is not a specific ingredient but a category. It may refer to various dyes or pigments. Cannot assess safety without knowing the exact colorant used.
Confidence: HIGHView Details
Baking Soda
⚠️4/10
Baking soda is not a typical ingredient in baby food formula or supplements for 0-6 months and may be a misreading or typo
Confidence: HIGHView Details
annatto extract
✅3/10
Annatto extract is a natural colorant used in some baby foods. It is generally safe but may cause rare allergic reactions. Use with caution in 0-6 month infants.
Confidence: HIGHView Details
Canola and/or Sunflower Oil
✅1/10
Canola and sunflower oils are commonly used safe fats in infant formulas and baby foods providing essential fatty acids and energy for 0-6 month babies.
Confidence: HIGHView Details
Calcium Carbonate
✅1/10
Calcium carbonate is used as a calcium source in infant formula and is generally recognized as safe at regulated levels
Confidence: HIGHView Details
Vitamin C
✅1/10
Vitamin C is safe for 0-6 months in regulated amounts and is often added for nutrition and preservation
Confidence: HIGHView Details
Iron
✅1/10
Iron is essential for infants and is commonly added to formula and baby food to prevent anemia
Confidence: HIGHView Details
Zinc
✅1/10
Zinc is an essential nutrient for infants and is included in formula within safe limits
Confidence: HIGHView Details
niacinamide
✅1/10
Niacinamide is vitamin B3 and is commonly added to infant formula as an essential nutrient
Confidence: HIGHView Details
Vitamin B6
✅1/10
Vitamin B6 is essential and included in infant formula at regulated safe levels for growth and development
Confidence: HIGHView Details
pyridoxine hydrochloride
✅1/10
Pyridoxine hydrochloride is vitamin B6 commonly added to infant formula for nutrition and is safe at regulated levels
Confidence: HIGHView Details
Vitamin A
✅1/10
Vitamin A is essential for infants and is included in formula and baby food at safe regulated levels
Confidence: HIGHView Details
Vitamin D3
✅1/10
Vitamin D3 is safe and recommended for infants to prevent deficiency and support bone health
Confidence: HIGHView Details
Vitamin B1
✅0/10
Vitamin B1 is thiamine an essential nutrient often added to infant formula and baby food for healthy development
Confidence: HIGHView Details
thiamin mononitrate
✅0/10
Thiamin mononitrate is a safe vitamin B1 source used in infant formula and baby food per regulations
Confidence: HIGHView Details
palmitate
✅0/10
Palmitate is a fatty acid commonly used in infant formulas as calcium palmitate. It is safe and essential for infant nutrition in 0-6 months babies.
Confidence: HIGHView Details
Vitamin B2
✅0/10
Vitamin B2 is riboflavin an essential nutrient often added to infant formula and baby food for healthy growth
Confidence: HIGHView Details
riboflavin
✅0/10
Riboflavin is vitamin B2 essential for infant growth and is safely included in infant formula and baby food
Confidence: HIGHView Details
folic acid
✅0/10
Folic acid is safe and essential for infants and is commonly added to formula to support growth and development
Confidence: HIGHView Details
Vitamin B12
✅0/10
Vitamin B12 is essential for infant development and is safe in regulated amounts in formula and baby food
Confidence: HIGHView Details
Common Questions About Cocoa Puffs
Is this newborn-safe? Cocoa Puffs
Cocoa Puffs is not recommended for 0-6 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.
What ingredients should I watch out for?
We analyzed 31 ingredients in Cocoa Puffs. 5 avoid, 3 concerning, 5 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.
When can newborns start eating sweetened cereal?
The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for 0-6 month old babies. Use the age selector above to check other ages.
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