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Pineapple for Baby - Can Your Child Have It?
Pineapple, a surprisingly versatile fruit, forms the basis of many yummy baby food recipes. It not only complements other fruits but also vegetables. Keep in mind that it requires a little bit of preparation before it is made suitable to be used in baby recipes. As your baby keeps growing and developing, expose them to all types of tastes and textures of pineapple.
Is Pineapple Safe for Infants?
Pineapple can be an enjoyable addition to a baby’s ever-expanding meal, but at the same time, parents should be careful while giving citrus and other acidic fruit to infants. It needs to be prepared safely, and the baby should be introduced to only one new food at a time. It also needs careful monitoring to ensure that no allergic reactions are seen in the child. The citric acid sometimes irritates the baby’s stomach, especially if they have reflux.
When Can a Baby Eat Pineapple?
Though pineapple is very healthy food, it should be given to babies older than six months when the digestive system can cope with a wider variety of foods. The experts suggest parents proceed with caution when they introduce citrus or other acidic foods to young babies. In case the baby’s sensitivity level is high, it should be given when they are closer to one year.
Nutritional Value of Pineapple
Fruits and vegetables have a positive role to play in a baby’s diet. Pineapple is a great source of vitamin C, which helps boost the immune system and promotes the production of collagen. It contains vitamin B1 which contributes towards proper muscle function and nervous system. It also contains folic acid, manganese and dietary fibre which make it a healthy food option. It has anti-inflammatory properties and can be a wonderful aid to digestion.
Risk Associated with Eating Pineapple for Babies
Pineapple, with their nutritive value aside, should be introduced very cautiously as it still may be hard on the baby’s digestive system. Though it is not known to be an allergen, the baby food prepared with pineapple is acidic which sometimes causes problems to the baby. The acids in pineapple may cause rashes around the baby’s mouth because of their delicate skin. Pineapples are also known to cause nasty diaper rash. Hence, pineapple should be introduced a little at a time, mashed with other foods only when the baby crosses six months. Pineapple wedges or chunks which are very fibrous can cause a choking hazard.
How to Choose Pineapple for Baby Food?
When a person buys a pineapple for a baby, one should look for ‘gold’ or ‘extra sweet’ labelled ones. Small or large, the size does not make any difference. The texture, taste and nutritive value are the same in all pineapples. However, the pineapple should feel heavy for its size. Unripe pineapples should never be given to small babies as it can cause diarrhoea, irritation to the throat or vomiting.
Which is Good for Baby – Fresh or Canned Pineapple?
Fresh and succulent pineapples are the best and the most nutritious choice for the baby. Canned pineapples should serve as an alternative option only when fresh pineapples are not available. The canned fruit should be soaked in pineapple juice and not in syrup. Canned fruit is less acidic, and so babies enjoy eating it.
Should You Buy Organic Pineapple for Baby?
Pineapple does not appear in the list of the fruits most contaminated by pesticide residues. In any case, the skin of the pineapple has to be removed, and its thickness provides an effective defence against the absorption of pesticides. So it is not required to buy organic pineapples for babies.
How to Prepare Pineapple Baby Food?
Sweet smelling, ripe and fresh pineapples are the best to use for baby recipes.
Fresh pineapples should be mashed or pureed with bananas, pears, sweet potato, cottage cheese, cream or coconut milk.
If the pineapple is hard or tough to mash, it should be cooked briefly by steaming or simmering it in water or juice till it becomes tender.
To make a kind of ripe pineapple juicier and softer, it should be kept at room temperature for a couple of days before giving it to the baby.
A cut pineapple should be stored in water or juice in an airtight container in the fridge. If it is intended for the baby, it is recommended to use it up within one or two days.
Pineapple Baby Food Recipes
Pineapple juice for babyis always the best. Some tasty and easy to prepare recipes:
1. Pineapple Yoghurt
A delicious treat for the baby filled with pineapple flavour.
What You Need
1 pineapple ring
Apple juice
1 cup natural yoghurt
How to Prepare
Soak the pineapple ring completely in apple juice for 5 minutes
Grill it until it turns brown and then flip it over and repeat.
Allow it to cool after removing it from the grill until it is just warm.
Puree it before stirring into yoghurt.
2. Pineapple Puree
Pineapple puree for baby is the best. A tasty and healthy recipe, easy for babies to enjoy and digest:
What You Need
1 cup chopped pineapple
1 banana
How to Prepare
Combine the ingredients and puree in a blender until the right consistency is attained.
Excess amount can be stored in a freezer in the ice cube tray and defrost when required.
For a different yet tasty flavour, replace banana with a large pear.
3. Pineapple and Watermelon Popsicle
A great way to soothe a teething baby and also does beat the heat.
What You Need
3 cups chopped watermelon
½ cup organic pineapple, chopped
2 tablespoons of apple juice
½ cup coconut water
How to Prepare
Combine all the ingredients in a blender and puree until it becomes a smooth pulp.
Pour into Popsicle moulds and freeze overnight.
4. Tropical Smoothie
An easy way to prepare a delicious smoothie.
What You Need
½ cup chopped pineapple
1 banana (peeled)
1/3 cup natural yoghurt
1/8 teaspoon cumin powder
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon powder
How to Prepare
Pour all the ingredients into a blender and make a smooth puree.
Serve immediately.
To change the flavour, replace cinnamon and cumin with three tablespoons of coconut milk for a for an ultra-tropical smoothie.
Apart from being a delicious and tasty fruit, pineapples are full of health benefits for adults and babies alike. With infants, the mother must check the child’s sensitivity before introducing this fruit. Once the baby starts enjoying it make the most of it. A range of recipes can make it your baby's all-time favourite fruit.
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The 'Entrance Exam' of Motherhood - From Pregnancy to Delivery
Yes! This title fits so well for the story I am going to share with you all. The very first moment my husband and I got to know that we were pregnant, the first emotion I experienced was the feeling of nervousness. This was regarding many things on the list - How will our journey be? Will I be able to stay strong on this journey? Will my body support me? Will I be able to do it?
So, with all these thoughts and emotions, we got on board the beautiful journey which was leading me to experience motherhood. And like any would-be mom, I wanted my delivery to be a vaginal one! In the span of those 9 months, the only thing I realized was that if there is anyone else apart from your partner who can help in making your pregnancy better, it is the one and only gynaecologist - your doctor! You are lucky if you are in good hands. Fortunately, I was in good hands!
Finally, the day came when we went for my last routine checkup and by looking at my condition, my gynaecologist suggested inducing labour pain. Like any other first-time parents-to-be, we followed her instructions! On 7th December 2016, at 6 a.m., my husband and I left home for the last time as a couple, in the hope that when we enter our home next, we wouldn't be a family of two anymore!
My 'entrance exam' of motherhood started at 7 a.m. in the hospital. After a lot of hustle and a long time (which included three pessaries, epidural, and my water break), it continued until the 8th of December, till 4 p.m. I was in labour for 33hrs, after which my body started losing its strength and my uterus stopped responding after being 4 cm dilated. Then the doctor had no other option left but to conduct a C-section (we weren’t prepared for that), but I wanted to clear my entrance at any cost like any other would-be mom! My husband and I somehow convinced each other to go for it, and that’s how on 8th December, at 5.43 p.m., we brought our daughter into our life! This is not only my story of passing the 'motherhood entrance', but this can be yours too. I am sure many of the women here can relate to this.
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Q. hllo am in 34 week of pregnancy,cramps in my hand and foots,my pulses is very fast,i feel tiredness internally,are these symptoms are normal
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A. get investigations particularly hemoglobin level. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
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Q. i feel some fever internally also
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A. please check the temperature and get the investigations. fever can be because of different reasons most of the times viral bacterial sometimes due to less immunity there can be recurrence better to treat only with paracetamol if the fever more than 100degr
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Q. Now I am having pain till then my miscarriage has been done at home
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A. I’m sorry I’m unable to understand your query as you haven’t given any detail about it so whatever the situation is you should get a check with your gynaecologist the doctor would be able to give you better help in whatever treatment of precaution you need to require further
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What is better normal or csec?
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A. hello dear this is not about which is better this is all about your body and the condition of the baby no doubt the normal procedure is the painful but side effect are not there but after C6 you have to be little more careful and you have to take more precaution but again I am saying that this is not about the better one this is about the condition of your pregnancy
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A. It depends on moms and babys health I feel and suggest It's better to check with your doctor and follow their advise. That would be one of the best and safest option for your baby as of now. Take care.
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