How to prepare dragon fruit for babies

How to prepare dragon fruit for babies

In recent years, dragon fruit has become the first choice of supplementary food for many mothers due to its rich nutrition and bright color. Not only is it rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber and antioxidants, it is also suitable for babies because of its natural sweetness and soft texture. This article will combine the popular parenting topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to give you a detailed introduction to dragon fruit baby food supplement methods and precautions.

1. Nutritional value of dragon fruit

2. Dragon fruit recipes suitable for babies

1.Dragon fruit puree (6 months+)

Ingredients: 1/4 red dragon fruit

Method: Peel and cut into pieces, then mash into a paste. Check if you are allergic when adding it for the first time.

2.Dragon fruit banana rice cereal (7 months+)

Steps: Puree the fruit and mix it with the prepared rice flour to create a sweet and smooth taste.

3.Dragon Fruit Waffles (10 months+)

Ingredients: 50g dragon fruit, 30g low-gluten flour, 1 egg (sensitized)

Preparation: Stir all the ingredients into a paste and fry over low heat until golden brown on both sides to practice gripping ability.

3. Things to note that are hotly discussed across the internet

1.Regarding dyeing issues

The betalains in red dragon fruit will be excreted with urine/feces, which is normal, but it may stain clothes, so it is recommended to clean it in time after meals.

2.Best time to eat

3.Allergy Testing Methods

When adding for the first time, feed it alone and observe it for 3 consecutive days to pay attention to whether rash, diarrhea and other reactions occur. According to a survey by Parenting Network, about 2% of babies are allergic to dragon fruit.

4. Recent popular collocation recommendations

According to data from the Xiaohongshu Mom Group, the following combinations receive the most attention:

5. Storage and purchasing skills

1. Choose fresh dragon fruit with bright skin and extended scales. The red heart varieties are sweeter.

2. After cutting, refrigerate and store for no more than 24 hours. It can be frozen in ice trays (nutrition is retained for 7 days)

3. The "Dragon Fruit Maturity Detection Method" that has been popular on Douyin recently: it is best if it is slightly elastic when pinched lightly.

Summary: As a super complementary food, dragon fruit is recommended to be consumed 2-3 times a week, with no more than half of it each time. As your baby grows older, you can try more creative eating methods, such as mixing cereal rings, making finger foods, etc. Remember to adjust the food texture according to your baby’s actual condition to enjoy feeding while helping to grow healthily!