Wheat Chex
sweetened cereal • For 0-6 month old infants • Consumable 🍝
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Is this safe for 0-6 month old newborns to eat Wheat Chex?
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NO - AVOID
Safety Score: 9/10 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Wheat Chex contains 21 ingredients. 2 avoid, 2 concerning, 2 caution. Avoid - Contains Dangerous Ingredients 🚫 Always consult your pediatrician for newborns.
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Ingredients Analysis (21 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
Whole Grain Wheat
🚨6/10
Whole Grain Wheat is not recommended for babies 0-6 months due to potential allergenicity and immature digestion. It may be included in older baby foods but not infant formula.
Confidence: HIGHView Details
Molasses
🚨6/10
Molasses contains sugars and minerals but may pose risks like botulism spores and high sugar content unsuitable for 0-6 month infants. Use with caution.
Confidence: HIGHView Details
sodium ascorbate
⚠️5/10
Evaluation failed after 3 attempts. Using moderate caution as fallback. Error: OpenAI API error: 429
Confidence: LOWView 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
mixed tocopherols
✅1/10
Mixed tocopherols are forms of vitamin E used as antioxidants and are considered safe in regulated amounts for infant foods
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
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
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
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
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
Vitamin D
✅1/10
Vitamin D is essential for infants and is commonly added to formula and supplements to prevent deficiency
Confidence: HIGHView Details
Vitamin E
✅0/10
Vitamin E is essential for infants and is included in formulas to support growth and development
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
Thiamin mononitrate
✅0/10
Thiamin mononitrate is a safe vitamin B1 source used in infant formula and baby food per regulations
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 Wheat Chex
Is this newborn-safe? Wheat Chex
Wheat Chex is not recommended for 0-6 month old babies due to potentially harmful ingredients.
What ingredients should I watch out for?
We analyzed 21 ingredients in Wheat Chex. 2 avoid, 2 concerning, 2 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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