Banana dry fruits puree for babies/infants/ 7-12 months old

Banana dry fruits puree for babies/infants/ 7-12 months old

(Please continue exclusive breastfeeding and you should never feed a single drop of water to the baby till 06 months of age)

Banana dry fruits puree for babies/infants/ 7-12 months old

 

Why should you include banana and dry fruits in baby's diet

Benefits of banana

• Helps to provide energy for the babies
• Helps ease digestion and prevents constipation
• Contains more potassium than sodium, smoothen kidney function
• Helps to improve skin glow

Benefits of dry fruits

• Plenty of carbohydrates and gives energy to baby
• Helps in the production of hemoglobin
• Excellent source of vitamin K and helps to strengthen bones 
• High amount of micronutrients such as carotene (helps in vision), potassium and calcium for proper development of organs 

Preparation of articles

Articles needed are:

1. Cooking bowl-1
2. Cooking spoon-1
3. Feeding bowl-1 
4. Feeding spoon-1 
5. Big pan-1
6. Covering lids-3
7. Mixer grinder jar-1 (Only for baby)
8. Scrubber-1 

• Keep all articles separately for the baby and do not use for other purposes. (Rationale- To prevent bacterial contamination)

• Wash all articles with tap water and soap. Take drinking water in a big pan, put all the articles (except scrubber) and boil it for five minutes by covering with a lid. After 10 minutes, you can take it for cooking. Use this method at early morning and do not skip this method to prevent further infections for the baby.

• Mixer grinder jar is the best source of bacterial growth, so that mother should clean it well. Take the white paper, dish wash solution and 50 ml of water in the grinder, grind it for 1 minute and wash it very well (do it weekly) (Rationale- To remove food stain and dirt). Then, pour boiling water and cover it with lid for ten minutes (do it early morning every day) (Rationale- To kill bacteria completely). And keep it dry.

Banana dry fruits puree for babies/infants/ 7-12 months old

Preparation of banana dry fruits puree

1. Walnuts-2 no.
2. Raisins-2 no.
3. Apricot-1 no.
4. Almond-1 no.
5. Cashewnuts-1no.
6. Pista-2 no.
7. Sliced banana- 10 pieces
8. Drinking water-100 ml

Method:

Wash hands with soap and water.
Wash dry fruits in tap water, then in drinking water and soak it in drinking water for minimum two hours.
In a bowl, take the sliced banana, soaked dry fruits and water. Then, keep on low flame and cook it for 10 minutes. Keep it covered with a lid for another five minutes to cook it very well. Take cooked items in a jar and grind it by adding water as needed. 

How to cool the porridge (Double cooling method): (Rationale- To prevent bacterial growth)

Take water in a big bowl and keep the cooking bowl in water. Stir it continuously. This step is crucial for rapid cooling to prevent bacterial growth. Feed the baby immediately, when the porridge is lukewarm.

Preferred feeding time: 1-2pm or 4-5pm

The position of the baby:
Wash hands with soap and water.
I have tried many positions including sitting positions, but I am not able to feed the full amount of food.

Best position is- Make mother sit on a floor with supported back and stretched legs. Keep the baby on your legs and head of the baby facing towards your legs. So that you can get a control on face and arms of the baby. Keep the head of the baby slightly elevated.

How to feed the baby: Give a spoon of food and allow ample time for the baby to swallow it. If the baby does not open the mouth, give a mild pressure on one side of the cheek and give food. You can feed the full amount of food by keeping the baby engaged with toys. Avoid the third person with you otherwise, you and baby might be distracted.
It is essential to expel the gas from the stomach to prevent vomiting for the baby. After a few spoons of feeding, make the baby sit and gently pat on the back from bottom to top, till you hear the 'burp' sound. 

To be noted: While feeding the baby, make sure that food should not spill over the nose and eyes. If it is spilled on the nose, gently wipe the food with a towel. If it is spilled on eyes, immediately wash the eyes until the baby is comfortable.

Aftercare of the baby: Keep the baby in the same position for at least 10 minutes in order to prevent projectile vomiting. Wash the face with clean water and dry with a towel.

Aftercare of the articles: After feeding, immediately wash the articles with the soapy solution and rinse it very well and, keep it for dry till the next feeding to prevent bacterial growth.

To be noted: 

• Watch the stools of the baby for any color change and you can see the level of digestion of food. 
• Do not compromise on cleaning and hygiene of the food, otherwise, you have to see the little one is suffering from infections.
• Continue breastfeeding along with solid foods.

Reliability of the information 

"We live in the midst of so many answers, suggestions, and options to one question itself. During my motherhood period, I found very difficult to opt the best do's for my baby, despite being a professional nurse. After a lot of readings, observations, brainstorming discussions with my colleagues who are nursing experts, health professionals, and experienced mothers, and I have opted the best things for my baby, implemented and succeeded to have a happy motherhood period without a single episode of fever, cold or diarrhea for the baby and sleepless night too. In spite of committing trials and errors during your parenting time, you can read, understand and implement it. If you have any queries or suggestions, a great welcome to my blog."

                                                                                  Mrs.Ponnambily Jobin

Ladies finger chili stir fry

Ladies finger chili stir fry

Ladies finger chili stir fry
Preparation time- 10 mins
Cooking time-  20mins 
Total time- 30 mins

Ingredients for ladies finger chili stir fry:

1. Sliced ladies finger-250gm
2. Finely chopped onion- 50 gm
3. Oil- 2 tsp
4. Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp
5. Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
6. Chili powder- 1 tsp
7. Chili flakes- 1/2 tsp
8. Salt- as needed 
9. Curry leaves-as needed 

Method:

Step 1: Pour oil in a pan and warm it on medium flame. Add mustard seeds, after a few seconds, add chopped onion, ladies finger, curry leaves, turmeric powder, chili powder and salt, and stir it well. Add 3 tsp of water and cover with a lid, and let it cook for a few minutes. You stir in between well and make sure that it should not get burned.
Sprinkle chili flakes and let it get dried by open cooking for a few minutes.
Switch off the flame and allow it to cool.
 

Suggestions

Diet for kids

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil and salt also

Antenatal diet

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure
• Add plenty of curry leaves, as it helps to increase hemoglobin level

Diet for lactating mothers

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure
• Add plenty of curry leaves, as it helps to increase hemoglobin level 

Postnatal diet

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure
• Add plenty of curry leaves, as it helps to increase hemoglobin level 

Diet for diabetic persons

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Diet for hypertensive persons

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level (Its a precautionary measure)
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure (Its a precautionary measure)

Diet for cardiac persons

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level (Its a precautionary measure)
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure (Its a precautionary measure)

Littlegourd/Kovakka chili flakes stir fry

Littlegourd/Kovakka chili flakes stir fry

Littlegourd/Kovakka chili flakes stir fry
Preparation time- 10 mins
Cooking time-  20mins 
Total time- 30 mins

Ingredients for coccinia fry:

1. Sliced coccinia-1 cup
2. Finely chopped onion- 50 gm
3. Oil- 2 tsp
4. Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp
5. Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
6. Chili powder- 1 tsp
7. Chili flakes- 1/2 tsp
8. Salt- as needed 
9. Curry leaves-as needed 

Method:

Step 1: Pour oil in a pan and warm it on medium flame. Add mustard seeds, after a few seconds, add chopped onion, coccinia, curry leaves, turmeric powder, chili powder and salt, and stir it well. Add 3 tsp of water and cover with a lid, and let it cook for a few minutes. You stir in between well and make sure that it should not get burned.
Sprinkle chili flakes and let it get dried by open cooking for a few minutes.
Switch off the flame and allow it to cool.
 

Suggestions

Diet for kids

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil and salt also

Antenatal diet

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure
• Add plenty of curry leaves, as it helps to increase hemoglobin level

Diet for lactating mothers

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure
• Add plenty of curry leaves, as it helps to increase hemoglobin level 

Postnatal diet

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure
• Add plenty of curry leaves, as it helps to increase hemoglobin level 

Diet for diabetic persons

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Diet for hypertensive persons

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level (Its a precautionary measure)
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure (Its a precautionary measure)

Diet for cardiac persons

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level (Its a precautionary measure)
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure (Its a precautionary measure)

Pavakka/Bitter gourd coconut gravy/thoran/poriyal

Pavakka/Bitter gourd coconut gravy/thoran/poriyal

Pavakka/Bitter gourd coconut gravy/thoran/poriyal
Preparation time- 5 mins
Cooking time-  5 mins 
Total time- 10 mins

Ingredients :

1. Chopped bittergourd- 100 gm
2. Finely chopped onion- 50 gm
3. Oil- 3 tsp
4. Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
5. Tumeric powder- 1 tsp
6. Green chili- 1 no.
7. Salt- as needed 
8. Coconut- 25 gm 
9. Curry leaves- as needed 

Method:

Step 1: Pour oil in a pan and warm it on medium flame. Add mustard seeds, after a few seconds, add chopped onion,  curry leaves, turmeric powder, chili  and stir it well.  Add bittergourd and cook it covered for a few minutes till it gets dry. Add coconut also.

Let it cooked for a few minutes by open, in between stir it well.

Suggestions

Diet for kids

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity

Antenatal diet

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil/coconut, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure
• Add plenty of curry leaves, as it is a major source of Iron and increases hemoglobin level

Diet for lactating mothers

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil/coconut, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure
• Add plenty of curry leaves, as it is a major source of Iron and increases hemoglobin level

Postnatal diet

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil/coconut, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure
• Add plenty of curry leaves, as it is a major source of Iron and increases hemoglobin level

Diet for diabetic persons

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil/coconut, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure
• Advised for plenty of intake( bitter gourd is able to maintain blood sugar level)

Diet for hypertensive persons

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil/coconut, as it increases cholesterol level (Its a precautionary measure)
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure (Its a precautionary measure)

Diet for cardiac persons

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil/coconut, as it increases cholesterol level (Its a precautionary measure)
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure (Its a precautionary measure)

Easy and healthy homemade dark chocolate for kids

Easy and healthy homemade dark chocolate for kids

Easy and healthy homemade dark chocolate for kids
Preparation time- 5 mins
Cooking time-  5 mins 
Total time- 10 mins

Ingredients :

1. Coconut oil- 3Tsp
2. coco powder- 3 Tsp
3. Sugar powder- 6 Tsp
4. Honey- 3 tsp
5. Vanilla essence-1/2 Tsp

Method:

Step 1: Take water in a pan, add one glass of water and allow it to boil on medium flame. Take another bowl, keep it in boiling water (double boiling method). 

Step 2: Pour oil, add sugar and coco powder, stir it well and add honey and essence. After a few minutes, you can mold into any shapes and can garnish with dry fruits. Keep it in the freezer in an airtight container.

To be noted: As you did not add stabilizing agents, it would be melting at room temperature.

Suggestions

Diet for kids

• No suggestions

Antenatal diet

• Suggested limited intake, as it increases blood sugar and cholesterol level

Diet for lactating mothers

• Suggested limited intake, as it increases blood sugar and cholesterol level

Postnatal diet

• Suggested limited intake, as it increases blood sugar and cholesterol level

Diet for diabetic persons 

• Not recommended

Diet for hypertensive persons

• Suggested limited intake, as it increases blood sugar and cholesterol level(It's a precautionary measure)

Diet for cardiac persons

• Suggested limited intake, as it increases blood sugar and cholesterol level(It's a precautionary measure)

Easy and healthy homemade coconut candy-bar for kids

Easy and healthy homemade coconut candy-bar for kids

Easy and healthy homemade coconut candybar for kids
Preparation time- 5 mins
Cooking time-  5 mins 
Total time- 10 mins

Ingredients :

1. Coconut oil- 3Tsp
2. Milk powder- 3 Tsp
3. Sugar powder- 6 Tsp
4. Grated coconut- 4 tsp 
5. Corn flour-1 Tsp

Method:

Step 1: Take water in a pan, add one glass of water and allow it to boil on medium flame. Take another bowl, keep it in boiling water (double boiling method). 

Step 2: Pour oil, add coconut and do stir fry for a few minutes. Then, add sugar and milk powder, stir it well and add corn flour. After a few minutes, you can mold into any shapes and can garnish with raisins. Keep it in the freezer in an airtight container.

To be noted: As you did not add stabilizing agents, it would be melting at room temperature.

Suggestions

Diet for kids

• No suggestions

Antenatal diet

• Suggested limited intake, as it increases blood sugar and cholesterol level

Diet for lactating mothers

• Suggested limited intake, as it increases blood sugar and cholesterol level

Postnatal diet

• Suggested limited intake, as it increases blood sugar and cholesterol level

Diet for diabetic persons 

• Not recommended

Diet for hypertensive persons

• Suggested limited intake, as it increases blood sugar and cholesterol level(It's a precautionary measure)

Diet for cardiac persons

• Suggested limited intake, as it increases blood sugar and cholesterol level(It's a precautionary measure)

Easy and healthy homemade candy for kids

Easy and healthy homemade candy for kids
Preparation time- 5 mins
Cooking time-  5 mins 
Total time- 10 mins

Ingredients :

1. Coconut oil- 3Tsp
2. Milk powder- 3 Tsp
3. Sugar powder- 6 Tsp
4. Honey- 3 Tsp

Method:

Step 1: Take water in a pan, add one glass of water and allow it to boil on medium flame. Take another bowl, keep it in boiling water (double boiling method). 
 
Step 2: Pour oil, add sugar and milk powder, stir it well and add honey. After a few minutes, you can mold into any shapes with your hand and can garnish with raisins. Keep it in the freezer in an airtight container.

To be noted: As you did not add stabilizing agents, it would be melting at room temperature.

Suggestions

Diet for kids

• No suggestions

Antenatal diet

• Suggested limited intake, as it increases blood sugar and cholesterol level

Diet for lactating mothers

• Suggested limited intake, as it increases blood sugar and cholesterol level

Postnatal diet

• Suggested limited intake, as it increases blood sugar and cholesterol level

Diet for diabetic persons 

• Not recommended

Diet for hypertensive persons

• Suggested limited intake, as it increases blood sugar and cholesterol level(It's a precautionary measure)

Diet for cardiac persons

• Suggested limited intake, as it increases blood sugar and cholesterol level(It's a precautionary measure)