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It is ok or safe for a 2 years 7 months old boy to have a hard boiled egg Monday to Friday? Without the yolk, just the egg white.”

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  • Thank you all so much. It is a relief to know that its alright. Been tormenting myself for a while with that concern.

    I am thankful that he doesn't have any allergy and I seriously hope this phase will be over soon. He have now progress from eating boiled eggs for breakfast only to eating it with his other main course during lunch and dinner.

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by MAE on 12th June 2008

  • Egg whites can be eaten every day. All of the cholesterol and fat is in the yolk.

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by oceans mom on 11th June 2008

  • It should be just fine. Just be prepared for him to hate eggs after a while. They totally go through phases like that . . .only eggs for a week and then they only want carrots. :P As long as you haven´t had any problems with allergies, you can give him the whole egg, I´d think.

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by Genesis on 11th June 2008

  • My children love scrambled eggs with lots of cheese. I don't remember that being an issue when they were learning to eat solids but double check with your dr. The one thing I remember you CAN'T give them before they are 1 was honey.

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by Terri on 11th June 2008

  • Why would that be bad? Like Giazz said, it's protein. My daughter is 20 months old and every morning she wants an egg with cheese for breakfast.

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by Marcia on 11th June 2008

  • As long as there is no egg allergies, I would say it would be fine. Just know that it is protein, but the child should get calcium, fluids and vitamins. I would also say to double check with your pediatrician, but my son started eating eggs earlier than that, and he likes it. You also have to take into account that toddlers will like something a lot, and then not eat it at all. I would say variety is better, but I don't see anything wrong with it.

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by Giazz on 11th June 2008

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