How old can babies eat kiwi fruit?

Kiwi fruit has a very high sugar content, so it is not suitable for diabetic patients to eat too much kiwi fruit. But for other normal people, eating more kiwi fruit can promote digestion and beautify the skin. And kiwi fruit is rich in nutritional value. For children, eating more kiwi fruit is also conducive to their healthy development. However, the baby's stomach is at a fragile stage, and kiwi fruit is a cool fruit. So at what age can the baby eat kiwi fruit?

Kiwi fruit is nutritious and delicious, so babies can eat it. The sugar content of kiwi fruit is about 13%, the acid content is about 2%, and each 100 grams of pulp contains 400 mg of vitamin C, which is nearly 9 times higher than that of citrus. The fresh kiwi fruit has the right amount of sweet and sourness, and is refreshing and fragrant, making it a veritable "super fruit". The slight acid in kiwi fruit can promote intestinal motility, reduce gastrointestinal bloating, and promote the secretion of growth hormone. It is very beneficial to the baby's health.

When babies eat kiwi fruit, they should choose different ways of eating according to their different ages. Generally speaking, complementary foods will be added to babies after they are six months old, following the order of grains - vegetables - fruits - animals. However, when you first start adding fruits, it is recommended to start with fruits that are not prone to allergies, such as apples and bananas. It is best for Chinese babies to add kiwi puree as complementary food in appropriate amounts after 8 months. As the baby's age continues to increase, the way of eating kiwi fruit can be gradually "upgraded". After one year old, the whole kiwi fruit can be eaten.

Precautions for babies to eat kiwi fruit 1. Allergies

Scientific research shows that 2/3 of children will have adverse reactions when eating kiwi fruit for the first time. Therefore, when mothers add kiwi fruit to their babies for the first time, they must give it in small amounts and pay attention to whether there are allergic reactions after adding it, such as rash, diarrhea, etc.

Some babies eating too much kiwi may cause severe allergic reactions, and even lead to collapse. Studies show that children under 5 years old are most likely to have kiwi allergies. However, no death was reported from eating kiwi fruit. It is best to squeeze the kiwi into fresh juice for your baby, which is safer than cutting it into slices and feeding it to your baby. Choosing kiwifruit that is more mature can reduce the chance of allergies.

2. Dietary taboos

Do not eat with dairy products: Eating kiwi fruit and dairy products together will affect digestion and absorption, and will also cause adverse reactions such as abdominal distension, abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc. in the baby.

Do not eat kiwi fruit with liver, cucumber, or carrot: eating kiwi fruit with these foods will destroy vitamin C.

3. Babies with diarrhea should not eat kiwi fruit

Because kiwi fruit has the effect of moisturizing the intestines and promoting bowel movements, babies should not eat kiwi fruit during diarrhea, otherwise it will aggravate the baby's diarrhea, and in severe cases it will cause the baby to become dehydrated and threaten the baby's life safety. Normal babies should not eat a lot of kiwis. Any food should be eaten in moderation for babies. It is enough to eat one kiwi a day, and it is best to eat it one day apart, and do not eat it every day continuously.

4. It is best to feed naturally ripe kiwi fruit

Many kiwis are ripened by covering them with clothes. In fact, this method of ripening is not recommended for babies. It is best to feed babies fresh and naturally ripened kiwis, so that the benefits of kiwis can be better exerted. If the kiwis you buy are hard and astringent, you can put them together with apples and seal them in a plastic bag. After a few days, the kiwis will become soft and sweet. Mothers may wish to try this method.