We all heard so much bad things about soy.. jus wondering is it really a good idea to include toufu in my 17 months old's diet ?

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What did you hear? How can it be bad for kids? I've read that it's not advisable for babies because tofu is a protein and a baby's immature digestive system won't be able to process it. And since tofu is a soy product, best to avoid it if baby is allergic to soy. But when they reach toddler years, I think it's safe to give tofu. Here's an article I found online about feeding soy food to kids: http://www.parents.com/blogs/food-scoop/2013/10/04/diet/is-soy-safe-for-kids/

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