Prunes are dried plums that are the best remedy to relieve constipation in babies, toddlers, and kids. Prunes are also rich in fiber and low in sodium which makes nutritious food for babies. In this post, let's check how to introduce prunes, how to select them, and the method of preparing prunes puree or prunes juice for babies to treat constipation. Also, please do check other options: Home Remedies to treat constipation and Top Foods Relieve to Constipation in babies, toddlers & Kids
Prunes are less allergic in nature, and hence can be included in the baby's diet from 6 months. When you introduce it, you can offer as plain prunes puree and then gradually shift to mashed prunes and give it as a finger food by cutting it into tiny pieces around 8 months. If your baby doesn't like the taste of plain prunes puree, you could add them to cereals/ porridges.
Always choose natural prunes which are sulfate-free and without chemicals.
Prunes Puree Recipe for Babies | Prunes for Baby Constipation
Ingredients
- Prunes - 10
- Water - as required
Instructions
- Soak the dried prunes in warm water for 30 minutes or until they are soft enough to mash. You could alternatively steam the dried prunes for 10 minutes.
- Once the prunes are soft, puree them in a blender with the water used for soaking. You could also mash them with your hands for older babies. If you would like to juice them, blend with more water and strain the juice using a strainer.
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The dried prunes puree is ready to feed your baby.
- Always check with your doctor before giving any new food to your baby.
- This recipe makes two servings. Begin with a small amount and always serve prunes in moderation.
- You could mix prunes with apples, bananas, blueberries, or yogurt to make it tastier. But if used as a remedy for constipation, plain prunes puree is the best.
- If you are giving prunes juice to relieve constipation in babies, give it in moderation, as no liquids shouldn't replace breastfeeding or formula feeding until one year.
- Start with a small amount when you introduce it.
Vaibhavi
Hi where do we get prunes in India I am from Mumbai
gkfooddiary
Check at super markets or online shopping...
Sam
Prunes = fancy name for plums or dried plums
Bhavi
For how many days I can refrigerate the prune puree ? Thank you
gkfooddiary
it keeps well for a day if refrigerated..
Anusha
There are many dried plums brands available on Amazon, could u pls suggest a good brand as I am scared to select the right one as I am really unaware of prunes how to check to the right one,plss
Kalyani
choose organic ones without sulfates
Elena Muravitski
Any puree refrigerated for up to 48h and freezes for up to 2 months
Rashi
How much puree should be given for 15 month old ?
Kalyani
1/4 cup to 1/2 cup
Sara
The adjustable serving size doesn't work. It doesnt change the # of prunes required for a larger serving.
Also, currently 2019-2020, the doctor's recommend to not wait to introduce any food that could be allergenic. They say that waiting doesn't make the baby less allergic and instead you should have you child try them at an early age. And that by the time the baby is 1 year old he should have tried everything that your family eats. (In case you wanted to update some of other information.. i know that professionals change their minds every year regarding this haha)
But great recipe
Thanks