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Introducing red fruits to baby’s diet
What are the virtues of red fruits?
Low in calories, less sweet than other fruits, with 5 to 10% carbohydrates, except the cherry which contains 15%, and rich in fiber, minerals (especially in potassium), trace elements, vitamins C, B and E, in calcium and iron, red fruits are recommended in baby’s food diversification. Blackcurrant is the richest metropolitan fruit in vitamin C, with 200 mg per 100 g.
From what age can the child eat red fruits?
Food diversification, which should not begin before 4 and a half months, but must begin before the end of the 6th month, marks an important development in the development of the child. But it must remain progressive to take into account its masticatory and digestive capacities and its possible allergic reactions. Also, it will be necessary to wait between the 7th and the 8th month to introduce the red fruits.. So that the child is introduced to taste and learns to recognize them one by one, only introduce one red fruit at a time. You can mix them with a little apple or banana in its mixed compotes.
How to give baby berries?
- Around 7 months, you can start by giving it cooked red fruits, in a compote with an apple to reduce acidity and prevent diarrhea. Indeed, apart from blackcurrant and redcurrant, red fruits contain a lot of cellulose, a fiber with laxative effects. He will also appreciate them in the form of juice or coulis to flavor cottage cheese or yogurt.
- Around 9-10 months, he can eat them mashed with a fork by mixing them with a little apple or banana. For guidance, the correct amount is 180 g in two batches. At the age of one year, cut them just into pieces (240 g in two batches). However, to avoid any risk of taking a wrong turn, wait until he is at least 2 years old before giving him blueberries, currants, blackcurrants and whole blackberries.. Cherries, on the other hand, will be eaten soon enough without the pits in a compote. Raw, they are very often a source of bloating. The fruits must of course be healthy, washed, fresh and ripe. so as not to irritate the child’s intestine.
Are red fruits allergenic for children?
The Red fruits, and especially strawberries, are known to be allergens because they release histamine. It is a mediator capable of causing in a predisposed child the appearance of allergies such as hives or eczema. However, allergy cases are rarer than you might think. In the event of a recognized food allergy, the consumption of red fruits should be stopped. However, sensitivity to histamine may improve by consuming the fruit in question in small amounts.