Patient's question:
Can children eat pomegranate seeds, especially one-year-old babies? I think pomegranates are very nutritious, and I've always wanted to give them to one-year-old babies. Do you think she will spit out the seeds when eating pomegranates?Doctor's answer:
Some babies have poor intestinal function, and when they have indigestion, they are prone to diarrhea. As a result, some babies may experience diarrhea after consuming pomegranate seeds. In some cases, pomegranate seeds remain in the intestines for a longer period after consumption, leading to the phenomenon of fiber absorbing water and expanding, which can cause constipation. If the amount of pomegranate seeds consumed is small, there may not be any problems, as undigested pomegranate seeds can naturally be expelled.