Is MSG Safe for Babies 12–24 months?
12–24 months: Avoid
For toddlers 12–24 months, MSG is best avoided. An excitatory amino acid; the infant brain has an underdeveloped protective barrier.
Why this rating?
An excitatory amino acid; the infant brain has an underdeveloped protective barrier. AAP recommends avoiding added flavor enhancers in foods for young children.
Other age group
Is MSG safe for babies 0–12 months?Sources
- AAP — regulatory_or_public_health_body
Reviewed by Morvarid Nikousokhantayar, MSc Nutrition, Certified Naturopath & Nutritionist — last reviewed September 27, 2026.
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