My son loves cheeses - which ones are safe for him to eat? He's 1 year old.

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It is best to stick to natural cheese for babies and toddlers. One thing to look out for when choosing cheese would be the sodium content. Best to choose those that has less than 680mg per 100gm. Here are some that are considered safe: Cheddar, Parmesan, Edam, Colby, Colby Jack, Swiss, Mozzarella, Monterey Jack, Romano, Provolone, Red Leicester, Gouda, Cottage Cheese, Ricotta, Mascarpone, Cream Cheese (list is not exhaustive) And here are some to avoid: Brie, Camembert, Chevre, Queso Blanco, Queso Fresco (list is not exhaustive) Also, avoid processed cheese as these usually contain a lot of chemicals, salt, preservatives, flavor enhancer etc.

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