Apple Juice for Baby Constipation | Apple Juice for Babies, Toddlers and Kids with step by step pics and a short Youtube video. If you like my video, please share it and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to my channel. ‘An Apple a day, keeps the doctor away’, so apple is the first and best food to introduce in your baby’s diet. As babies cannot digest the apples in raw form, this apple water/apple punch will be very easy for baby’s weaning.
If your baby has trouble with constipation, you can definitely try this juice, as apples have rich source of fibre. I have shared this recipe straight from making Apple Sauce, which can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 week and used whenever needed. Also, never add too much white sugar or salt in any of your baby food, as it leads to decreased immunity and tooth decay.
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How to make apple juice for baby
Apple Juice for Baby Constipation | Apple Juice for Babies,Toddlers and Kids
Equipment
- Stovetop
- Mixer
- Peeler
Ingredients
For Apple Sauce
- 2 Apples
- 1 tbsp Palm Sugar
- Water As Required
For Apple Juice
- 2 tbsp Apple Sauce
- 1 Cup Water
Instructions
- Select firm and red colour apples for a nice taste. I used palm sugar, but if the apples you use are sweet enough, skip the palm sugar too. But don't use regular white sugar as a sweetner, as it is not good for babies.
- Peel the skin of the apples thoroughly, to get rid of any wax coating or pesticides present by chance.
- Now rinse the apples well for 3 to 4 times.
- Ensure the knife and chopping area is clean and sterilized. Remove the seeds, the center core portion and discard it.
- Then, chop the apples into medium sized cubes. Immediately use the apples to avoid decolouration.
To Apple Sauce
- To a pan, add the chopped apples and pour water, just immersing level. Then, add the palm sugar.
- Cook covered in low flame for 5 minutes. By the meantime, the apples would have softened.
- Once the apples cool down, transfer it to a mixer along with the water. Keep a jar, separately for your baby for hygiene purpose and to avoid any spicy taste or flavour, present in the jar.
- Blend it well to a smooth paste, this is Apple Sauce - it can be stored in refrigerator for 1 week and used whenever needed.
For Apple Juice
- To a tumbler, add 2 tbsp of apple sauce and 1 cup of warm water (you can use regular boiled water or add 1 ice cube also - if it is summer or you prefer. But it is not advisable, as there is a chance for the babies to catch cold very soon).
- Mix well and feed it to your babies with a sterile spoon.Do try this Apple Juice for Babies to avoid constipation.
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Notes
Tips for Apple Juice for Baby Constipation
- Use firm, fresh and bright red coloured apples for a good taste.
- If the apples you use is naturally sweet, skip the sugar.
- Never give white sugar for your babies as it is loaded with harmful chemicals. If needed, use natural sweetners like honey, dates syrup or jaggery, palm jaggery, palm sugar once in a while.
- This Apple Sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 week and used whenever needed.
- Always use warm or boiled water to prepare this Apple Juice for Babies.
- You can give about 50 ml to 100 ml of this juice to your baby. At first, introduce only a small portion, if your baby is well, continue with the juice.
Apple Juice for babies constipation
Method for Apple Juice for Babies Recipe
1. Select firm and red colour apples for a nice taste. I used palm sugar, but if the apples you use are sweet enough, skip the palm sugar too. But don’t use regular white sugar as a sweetener, as it is not good for babies.
2. Peel the skin of the apples thoroughly, to get rid of any wax coating or pesticides present by chance.
3. Now rinse the apples well for 3 to 4 times.
4. Ensure the knife and chopping area is clean and sterilized. Remove the seeds, the centre core portion and discard it.
5. Then, chop the apples into medium-sized cubes. Immediately use the apples to avoid decolouration.
6. For Apple Sauce – To a pan, add the chopped apples and pour water, just immersing level. Then, add the palm sugar.
7. Cook covered in low flame for 5 minutes. By the meantime, the apples would have softened.
8. Once the apples cool down, transfer it to a mixer along with the water. Keep a jar, separately for your baby for hygiene purpose and to avoid any spicy taste or flavour, present in the jar.
9. Blend it well to a smooth paste, this is Apple Sauce – it can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 week and used whenever needed.
10. For Apple Juice – To a tumbler, add 2 tbsp of apple sauce and 1 cup of warm water. (you can use regular boiled water or add 1 ice cube also – if it is summer or you prefer. But it is not advisable, as there is a chance for the babies to catch a cold very soon).
11. Mix well and feed it to your babies with a sterile spoon.
Do try this Apple Juice for Babies to avoid constipation.
Apple Juice for baby
Disclaimer
1. Mothers Milk is best for babies but you can give additional pureed or mashed foods from 6+ months.
2. Before introducing any food, consult your Pediatrician.
3. Ensure your baby is allergic free, when introducing new allergens like cow’s milk, nuts, wheat, eggs, soy, some specific veggies etc.
4. Always, introduce new foods in small portions and wait for the result. Also, don’t try with new foods when your baby is ill.
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