The claim

「Babies need salt for strength」

Q: Babies need salt for strength

Myth — Milk and natural foods already provide all the sodium infants need. Added salt before 12 months only burdens the kidneys and trains a salty palate.

Verdict

Myth

Milk and natural foods already provide all the sodium infants need. Added salt before 12 months only burdens the kidneys and trains a salty palate.

Sources

CDC · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2026/04/14). Foods and drinks to avoid or limit. https://www.cdc.gov/infant-toddler-nutrition/foods-and-drinks/foods-and-drinks-to-avoid-or-limit.html
Direct source · Government / official agency · checked 2026-08-02

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