Can a one and a half year old baby eat watermelon?

Usually when parents are eating something, children always feel greedy and want to eat it. However, considering the baby’s very young age, there are many foods that cannot be given to children. Especially now that the weather is hot, many people have started to eat watermelon. However, the color of watermelon is very beautiful. The red with green skin will make children want to eat it. Can a one and a half year old baby eat watermelon?

Can babies eat watermelon?

Watermelon, also known as water melon, cold melon and summer melon, can be called the "king of melons". It was introduced from the Western Regions during the Han Dynasty, so it was called "watermelon". Of course babies can eat watermelon. Watermelon is sweet and juicy, refreshing and thirst-quenching. It is a good fruit for summer. In addition to being fat-free and cholesterol-free, watermelon contains almost all the signature nutrients needed by the human body.

Babies can be fed appropriate amounts of fruit juice when they are six months old. Watermelon juice is also acceptable. Mothers can make some watermelon juice for their babies. But at the beginning, you must add some water, and then slowly increase the concentration. If the baby has no adverse reactions, you can continue to feed pure watermelon juice. The same steps apply for adding other fruit juices, and mothers should make sure that the juice is freshly squeezed, and try not to use the packaged ones sold in supermarkets.

What are the benefits of eating watermelon for babies

Watermelon can relieve heat and relieve fever. Babies can eat it in moderation after six months. In order to prevent some adverse reactions, you can start with drinking watermelon juice and gradually add it to avoid harming the baby's health.

1. Watermelon not only contains a large amount of nutrients such as vitamin B1, vitamin C, sugar, iron, etc., but eating watermelon in summer can also increase appetite, reduce swelling and promote diuresis. Generally speaking, babies will not have diarrhea after eating watermelon. If the baby is still young, it is best to start with watermelon juice.

2. Watermelon can clear away heat, relieve summer heat, and quench thirst. Watermelon contains a lot of water. When a baby is thirsty, sweaty, and irritable, eating a piece of sweet, sandy, and juicy watermelon can immediately improve the symptoms.

3. The amount of urine will increase significantly after eating watermelon, which can reduce the content of bile pigments and make bowel movements smooth, which has a certain effect on the treatment of baby jaundice.

4. Fresh watermelon juice and tender rind can increase skin elasticity and add radiance.