Safe to Eat Carrots

Trying to conceive

Carrots contain beta-carotene which will be converted to vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A will help to produce female sex hormones which is important for ovulation.

For men, carrots can help to improve sperm quantity and sperm quality. These are two important factors in conception.

During Pregnancy

Carrots are rich in beta-carotene which is converted to vitamin A in the human body. Vitamin A helps to maintain good health of eye of the pregnant women and also support the development of sight in the fetus.

Carrots also contain vitamin C which is important for the immune system and can help to lower risk of birth defect.

Carrots is also a good source fo calcium which helps to maintain healthy and strong bone. This is important for pregnant women as pregnant women is more vulnerable to osteophrosis.

During Confinement

Carrots are rich in fibre which can help to prevent constipation in new mother after delivery.

Carrots are also rich in beta-carotene which helps to boost the immune system.

During Breastfeeding

Carrots are full of vitamins and minerals.

Carrots contain vitamin A which boosts the quality of the breast milk.

However, you should avoid excessive consumption of carrots as allergies to carrot can still occur and your baby may experience a harmless color change in his or her skin.

Four Months to Six Months Old Baby

It is not recommended to introduce carrots when babies are 4 months to 6 months old.

Seven Months to Nine Months Old Baby

Carrots are very high in beta-carotene which is converted to vitamin A in the human body. Vitamin A helps to maintain good health of eye of the baby.

Carrots are easy to digest and are full of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C and calcium.

As carrots contain nitrate, carrots are usually not recommended for baby under 6 months old due to risk of nitrate poisoning .

A general consensus is to introduce carrot to baby when baby is 7 months or 8 months old.

Carrots are also a good source of calcium which helps to maintain healthy and strong bone.

Ten Months to Twelve Months Old Baby

Carrots are very high in beta-carotene which is converted to vitamin A in the human body. Vitamin A helps to maintain good health of eye of the baby.

Carrots are easy to digest and are full of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C and calcium.

As carrots contain nitrate, carrots are usually not recommended for baby under 6 months old due to risk of nitrate poisoning .

A general consensus is to introduce carrot to baby when baby is 7 months or 8 months old.

Carrots are also a good source of calcium which helps to maintain healthy and strong bone.

One Year Old and Above Baby

Carrots are very high in beta-carotene which is converted to vitamin A in the human body. Vitamin A helps to maintain good health of eye of the baby.

Carrots are easy to digest and are full of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C and calcium.

Carrots are also a good source of calcium which helps to maintain healthy and strong bone.

Vitamin A and antioxidant found in carrots protect the skin from sun damage.

Vitamin A also assists the liver in removing toxins from the body. This reduces the bile and fat in liver.