Raisin Water for Babies and Kids
Raisin water is a simple and gentle remedy made with just raisins and water, it helps with digestion and is safe for babies from six months onwards. Natural sweetness from raisins makes water flavourful without adding anything else, and it softens and plumps up after soaking overnight which makes extraction easy.
Servings2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon raisins
- 2 tablespoon water
Instructions
For babies after 6 months:
- Measure a tablespoon of raisins, add it to a bowl containing water. Rinse it well.
- Rinse well and discard the water. Now transfer rinsed dry grapes to a bowl.
- Add 1 tablespoon water to it. Soak it overnight.
- Next day it would have bulged. Now squeeze the grapes well with your fingers.
- Now transfer it to a strainer along with water and strain it. Press well to extract the juice completely. Discard the raisins and feed raisins water to babies as first food in the morning.
- You can give 1 to 2 teaspoon of juice and gradually increase the quantity.
For babies after 1 year:
- Follow steps 1, 2, 3 then transfer soaked raisins along with the water, pulse it well. Transfer this to a strainer.
- Press well to extract juice completely. Discard the raisins and feed the juice alone. You can give 1 to 2 teaspoon of juice and gradually increase the quantity.
Notes
- Rinsing – I always rinse raisins thoroughly under running water before soaking. This removes dust and any impurities, make it safe for babies to consume.
- Soaking – I prefer soaking overnight as it gives enough time for raisins to plump and soften. Longer soaking make extraction easier and water become richer in flavour.
- Extraction – I squeeze soaked raisins gently with fingers to release all juice into water. Sometimes I use back of a spoon to press against strainer for maximum extraction.
- Quantity – Start with just one teaspoon for six month babies and gradually increase as they grow. By one year, babies can take up to two to three teaspoons without issue.
- Timing – I always give this as first thing in morning when baby tummy is empty. This help it work better and baby absorb nutrients well.
- Storage – I prepare fresh batch every night instead of storing as it is best when fresh. Refrigerated raisin water stay good for one day if you need to prepare ahead.
Nutrition Facts
Raisin Water for Babies and Kids
Amount Per Serving (25 ml)
Calories 22
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.04g0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g
Sodium 3mg0%
Potassium 62mg2%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 0.2g0%
Vitamin C 0.4mg0%
Calcium 3mg0%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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