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    Summer Recipes for Babies, Toddlers and Kids

    last updated: Feb 08, 2020 by Kalyani

    Summer Care & Summer Food Recipes for Babies, Toddlers and kids

    Summer season is here with the scorching heat and as parents, we started finding ways about taking care of our children during this period, though it is a bit tough for young children and kids, including some special summer foods can help to keep your baby cool, comfortable and hydrated over the summer.

    Check out 5 simple tips for Baby and Toddler Care During Summer. 

    Bookmark this page for future reference as I will be updating this post whenever I add summer food recipes in my blog. Click on each thumbnail image or the hyperlink given below the respective image for the recipes. Please refer to the notes section given at the end of the post for the key points to remember when making these recipes.

    Special Summer Drinks:

    This summer special drinks are specially prepared to keep the body cool and healthy.
    1. Choose recipes according to the baby's age. You can give these special drinks weekly once to your baby or toddler.
    2. Initially, start with 2-3 teaspoons and gradually increase the quantity.
    3. Along with the below-mentioned summer drinks, you can also give tender coconut water to your baby (8 months +) and toddler.
    4. If your baby is allergic to any ingredients, remove it from the recipe.
    Jal jeera for babyJal jeera(1 Yr+) Thandai Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and KidsThandai(1 Yr+)
    Almond Milk Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids
    Almond Milk
    (1 Yr+)
    Barley water for baby
    Barley water
    (6 M+)


    Desserts:

    1. Choose recipes according to baby's age which is mentioned in the brackets.
    2. Try to avoid sugar, honey, jaggery or any sweetener for babies below one year. Instead, I prefer more fruits as a sweetener.
    3. While preparing desserts, avoid whole nuts for babies below 3 years as they might poses choking hazards. Prefer finely ground nuts, dry fruits powder, nuts powder or almond powder instead.
    4. If your baby is allergic to any ingredients, remove it from the recipe.
    5. You can give kheers after 10 minutes of refrigeration if you want it chilled.
    Pumpkin Kheer
    Pumpkin Kheer
     (6 M+)
    Kiwi Sorbet Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids
    Kiwi Sorbet
     (1 Yr+)
    Dahi Poha Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids
    Dahi Poha
     (8 M+)
    Fruits Dessert for baby
    Fruits Dessert
     (8 M+)
    Fruits Custard Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids
    Fruits Custard
     (1 Yr+)
    Banana Custard Recipe for Toddlers and Kids
    Banana Custard
     (1 Yr+)
    Sabudhana Kheer for Babies
    Sabudhana Kheer
    (6 M+)
    Poha Kheer Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids
    Poha Kheer
     (8 M+)
    Mango Kulfi Recipe for Toddlers and Kids
    Mango Kulfi
     (1 Y+)
    Strawberry Icecream Recipe for Toddlers and KidsStrawberry Icecream (1 Y+)
    Mango Phirini Recipe for Toddlers and Kids
    Mango Phirini
     (1 Y+)
    Strawberry Fruit dip Recipe for Toddlers and KidsStrawberry Fruit dip (1 Y+)


    Juices:

    1. If your baby is allergic to any ingredients, remove it from the recipe.
    2. For babies below one year, breastmilk/formula milk should be vital. The maximum you could offer 120 ml of juice per day. Dilute the juice with water for small babies and offer.
    3. Prefer offering juices in a cup over a bottle.
    4. Offer juices only during mealtime to increase iron absorption and avoid at bedtime.
    5. Skip any sweetener for small babies &toddlers as the natural sweetness from fruits is more than enough at this stage.
    6. Don't use ice cubes.
    7. Use fresh fruits and vegetables to make juices and serve immediately (maximum 15 minutes from the preparation )and at room temperature.
    8. Make sure to wash the veggies/fruits well.
    Pomegranate Juice
    Pomegranate Juice
     (6 M+)
    Muskmelon juice
    Muskmelon Juice
    (6 M+)
    Plum Juice
    Plum Juice
     (6 M+)
    Watermelon juice
    Watermelon Juice
    (8 M+)
    Grapes JuiceGrapes Juice (10 M+) Peach Juice Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids
    Peach Juice
     (6 M+)
    Fresh Pineapple Juice Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids
    Fresh Pineapple Juice
     (10 M+)
    Lemon Juice Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids
    Lemon Juice
     (8 M+)


    Smoothies & Lassi:

    1. If your baby is allergic to any ingredients, remove it from the recipe.
    2. You could use curd/yogurt or coconut milk or coconut water to prepare the below smoothies for babies below one year.
    3. Make sure the curd you use is homemade and not sour.
    4. Skip any sweetener for small babies &toddlers as the natural sweetness from fruits is more than enough at this stage.
    5. Don't use ice cubes.
    6. Use fresh fruits to make smoothies or lassi and serve immediately(maximum 15 minutes from the preparation )and at room temperature.
    7. Make sure to wash the veggies/fruits well.
    Banana Smoothie for Babies
    Banana Smoothie
    (8 M+)
    Fruit Lassi for Babies
    Fruit Lassi
    (8 M+)
    Plain Lassi For Babies
    Plain Lassi
    (8 M+)
    Cucumber Lassi Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids
    Cucumber Lassi
    (8 M+)
    Mango Lassi Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids
    Mango Lassi
    (8 M+)
    Strawberry Lassi Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids
    Strawberry Lassi
    (10 M+)
    MANGO APRICOT SMOOTHIE for Babies, Toddlers and Kids
    Mango Apricot Smoothie
    (8 M+)


    Milkshakes:

    1. If your baby is allergic to any ingredients, remove it from the recipe.
    2. Use whole full cream milk to prepare these milkshakes.
    3. For a thicker milkshake, add less milk and if your child prefers a thinner milkshake, add more milk.
    4. Skip any sweetener for small babies &toddlers as the natural sweetness from fruits is more than enough at this stage.
    5. The maximum you could offer (350 ml to 400 ml) of cow's milk to your toddler/kid per day that includes all dairy, milkshakes, porridge's with milk.
    6. Don't use ice cubes.
    7. Use fresh fruits and vegetables to make milkshakes and serve immediately(maximum 15 minutes from the preparation )and at room temperature.
    8. Make sure to wash the veggies/fruits well.
    9. You could also give below milkshakes with breast milk or formula for babies less than a year occasionally.
    Carrot Milkshake Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and KidsCarrot Milkshake(1 Yr+) Banana Milkshake Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and KidsBanana Milkshake(1 Yr+)
    Strawberry Milkshake Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids
    Strawberry Milkshake
    (1 Yr+)
    Avocado Milkshake Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids
    Avocado Milkshake
     (1 Yr+)
    Chikku Milkshake Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and KidsChikku Milkshake(1 Yr+) Apple Banana Milkshake Recipe for Babies, Toddlers and Kids
    Apple Banana Milkshake
    (1 Yr+)


    Wholesome light meals:

    Babies might have a poor appetite during summer. Hence the below meal options are preferable which are light in the stomach also helps to keep the body cool.

    Breakfast/Dinner:

     

    • Summer Recipes for Babies, Toddlers and Kids 1
      Rice Porridge
      (6 M+)
    • Summer Recipes for Babies, Toddlers and Kids 2
      Rice Porridge(Moong Dal)
      (6 M+)
    • Summer Recipes for Babies, Toddlers and Kids 3
      Milk Porridge
      (1 Y+)
    • Summer Recipes for Babies, Toddlers and Kids 4
      Urad Dhal Porridge
      (8 M+)
    • Summer Recipes for Babies, Toddlers and Kids 5
      Idli
      (8 M+)
    • Summer Recipes for Babies, Toddlers and Kids 6
      Instant Poha Idli
      (8 M+)
    • Summer Recipes for Babies, Toddlers and Kids 7
      Steam Dosa
      (8 M+)
    • Summer Recipes for Babies, Toddlers and Kids 8
      Vegetable Suji Upma
      (6 M+)
    • Summer Recipes for Babies, Toddlers and Kids 9
      Idiyappam
      (8 M+)
    • Summer Recipes for Babies, Toddlers and Kids 10
      Moong Dal Dosa
      (8 M+)
    Lunch:

    • Summer Recipes for Babies, Toddlers and Kids 11
      Spinach khichdi
      (10 M+)
    • Summer Recipes for Babies, Toddlers and Kids 12Oats Khichdi(8 M+)
    • Summer Recipes for Babies, Toddlers and Kids 13
      Curd Rice
      (7 M+)
    • Summer Recipes for Babies, Toddlers and Kids 14
      Curd Poha
      (8 M+)
    • Summer Recipes for Babies, Toddlers and Kids 15
      Curd Oats
      (8 M+)
    • Summer Recipes for Babies, Toddlers and Kids 16
      Vegetable khichdi
      (8 M+)
    • Summer Recipes for Babies, Toddlers and Kids 17
      Sabudana Khichdi
      (8 M+)

    Notes :

    • For babies below one year, Sterilize the bowls and spoons used for feeding your baby in a vessel with hot water for five minutes and keep it immersed in the same vessel until use.
    • Never introduce more than one food at a time when introducing solids to your baby.
    • Check for allergy symptoms when you introducing new food to your baby and stop feeding your baby if you find any symptoms.
    • If your baby is allergic to any specific ingredient, remove it from the recipe.
    • If the recipe calls for more spices, adjust it according to your baby's age and preference.
    • The information provided here are guidelines and doesn't replace medical advice.
    • Check with your doctor immediately if your baby has a poor appetite for vomiting or diarrhea, as dehydration leads to dangerous effects. A doctor may help you to determine the cause of the problem and treat it.
    • Always check with your pediatrician before introducing any new food.
    • Sugar, salt, cow's milk, and honey is not recommended until 1 year of age.
    UPDATE:
    This post was originally published in May 2016 and has been updated now. Summer Tips for babies and kids are moved into a separate post for more comprehensiveness.

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