Pomegranate juice is not only delicious, but also healthy. It contains many vitamins and minerals. This is a wonderful choleretic and diuretic, effective for influenza, acute respiratory infections, colds and many other diseases. However, it should be given to children correctly, observing the dosage and time of administration.
Necessary
- - pomegranate juice;
- - boiled water.
Instructions
Step 1
If possible, only give children freshly squeezed pomegranate juice. It contains vitamins and minerals that contribute to the correct development of the child. Remember that the “pomegranate juice” purchased on the market can be made from stale fruits, and this will undoubtedly affect the health of the baby. The juice sold in stores often contains preservatives and flavorings, which is also unsafe.
Step 2
Introduce juice into the child's diet no earlier than 5-6 months. In order to calculate the daily volume of juice, multiply the baby's age in months by 10 and you will get the required amount of milliliters, which doctors are not recommended to exceed.
Step 3
Give your baby juice in the morning, if possible between feedings (about 30-40 minutes after a meal). This should be done so that the baby does not lose his appetite. Start adding juice with one teaspoon. Be sure to dilute it before using warm boiled water in a 1: 1 ratio. Gradually increasing the volume, bring the amount of juice to the norm.
Step 4
If a child is prone to allergies, initially give him half a teaspoon of diluted juice, then closely monitor the body's reactions throughout the day. If you experience a rash and / or itching, see your local pediatrician or allergist. In most cases, allergy symptoms disappear after a few doses of an antihistamine prescribed by a doctor. Juice can be given to the child again only if the doctor permits.
Step 5
In the absence of allergic reactions, the next day, give a full teaspoon, then one and a half. Increase gradually to the daily value.
Step 6
Give pomegranate juice with caution to children prone to constipation. The juice contains tannins, which will only aggravate the child's condition.
