Can i feed my baby strawberries

Strawberries for babies: When can babies eat strawberries?

Updated Oct 10, 2022

Strawberries are one of the most beloved and recognizable fruits in North America — in fact, they're grown in every state in the United States and every province of Canada.

Chances are, your baby will love strawberries, too! Here’s what you need to know about serving strawberries to your baby.

IN THIS ARTICLE:

• Can babies have strawberries?

• Are strawberries healthy for babies?

• When can babies eat strawberries?

• How to introduce strawberries for your baby

• Are strawberries a common allergen?

• Are strawberries a choking hazard?

• Strawberries for babies FAQ

Can babies have strawberries?

Yes, babies can have strawberries around 6 months when they begin eating solids. Choose bright red berries with the green caps still intact. Make sure to rinse well and check for mold before serving.

Are strawberries healthy for babies? 

Strawberries can be a healthy and delicious addition to your baby’s diet. They contain important vitamins and minerals for their health as well as fiber and water. Plus, they’re easy for most babies to eat.

Strawberries: nutrients for babies

Like all fruit, strawberries are packed with good-for-you nutrients. Strawberries in particular are great sources of vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, and potassium. Additionally, they contain fiber, water, and carbohydrates needed for energy. 

Research shows nutrients found in berries, including strawberries, may benefit overall heart health, help regulate blood sugar and protect against cancer. While most of these studies are done in adults, it’s likely berries have lifelong benefits, starting in infancy and childhood.

When can babies eat strawberries?

You can introduce strawberries to babies around 6 months of age, when they begin eating solids. Make sure to consider your baby’s age and feeding abilities and serve strawberries in a way that is safe. 

Can babies between 6 to 9 months old eat strawberries?

Yes, babies between 6 to 9 months old can eat strawberries. Strawberries are rich in vitamin C, which helps to absorb plant-based forms of iron. This makes them an excellent fruit choice for this age group. Serve strawberries in a puree — or cut up for baby-led weaning.

Can babies between 9 to 12 months old eat strawberries?

Babies can continue eating strawberries between 9 to 12 months old. Around this time, babies develop their pincer grasp and will be able to pick up small cubes of strawberries using their fingers.

Can babies over 12 months old eat strawberries?

Yep! Babies over 12 months old can eat strawberries as well. Continue cutting strawberries in small cubes until their biting skills have improved. As your baby becomes a toddler, you can start to serve sliced strawberries. 

How to introduce strawberries for your baby

Strawberries are typically eaten fresh, but they can also be enjoyed in a smoothie, in jam, or added to yogurt or oatmeal. Before serving strawberries — or any fresh produce — to your baby, check to make sure it’s not moldy and rinse it thoroughly with cold water. Rinse strawberries right before eating to keep them fresh longer. 

Serving strawberries for baby-led weaning

Babies can begin eating strawberries when they start baby-led weaning. Slice berries lengthwise to make strips that are easy for your baby to pick up using their palm. Make sure berries are soft and ripe. Once your baby uses their pointer finger and thumb to pick up food, you can serve in small cubes.

Strawberries puree for babies

Strawberries can be easily served as a puree, either store-bought or homemade. This no-cook version is simple to make and can be mixed in with other purees such as oatmeal or yogurt. Once your baby advances from purees (around 8 to 9 months), serve strawberries cut into small cubes. 

Are strawberries a common allergen?

Strawberry isn’t one of the top allergens, but it’s possible for your baby to have a strawberry allergy. Oftentimes, people who have a birch pollen or apple allergy also have an issue with strawberries.

The warning signs of a strawberry allergy include:

If you suspect your baby may have an allergy to strawberries, contact your pediatrician right away.

Are strawberries a choking hazard? 

Strawberries aren’t considered a high-risk choking food, especially when served in a safe size for babies.

For young babies, start serving in a puree or in strips for baby-led weaning. Around 8 to 9 months, begin serving in small cubes. Ensure berries are soft and ripe so they are easy for your baby to chew.

Strawberries for babies FAQ

Q: Can I give strawberries as a first food?

A:

 Yes, strawberries can easily be given as a first food, served either in a puree or cut in strips for baby-led weaning. They also help with absorbing iron, a high-priority nutrient for babies starting solids.

Q: Can babies eat strawberries every day?

A:

 Babies can eat strawberries every day, but aim to include as much variety in your baby’s diet as possible. Chances are if they enjoy strawberries, they’ll like other berries, too.

Q: Do strawberries cause constipation in toddlers?

A:

 Strawberries don’t typically cause constipation in toddlers. In fact, strawberries and other berries will likely help relieve constipation in toddlers due to their fiber content. Make sure to serve berries and other high-fiber foods with adequate amounts of water.

Q: Are strawberries good for teething babies?

A:

 Strawberries can be a great food for teething babies because they’re soft and easy to chew. You could also try serving frozen strawberries in a silicone feeder for teething relief.

How to Serve Strawberries to Baby

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Learn how to prepare strawberries for baby in 10 delicious and easy ways! As yummy superfoods, strawberries are a great first food for babies 4-6 months and up. Serve them as a baby food puree, as a solid for the finger food stage or for baby-led weaning.

Medically reviewed and co-written by Jamie Johnson, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and Lauren Braaten, Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT).

Who doesn’t love a fresh ripe strawberry? 🍓

And by no means, do we want baby to miss out on tasting and (hopefully) enjoying such a scrumptious fruit!

Below you will find all the information you need to know about when you can introduce strawberries to your baby as well as how to serve them to your baby regardless if you are making purees, doing baby-led weaning, a combo of both, or are in the finger food stage! Because no matter where you are in your feeding journey, your baby definitely needs to experience the magic of fresh strawberries.

First time making homemade baby food? Then, I would suggest that you start by reading my very in-depth Guide on how to Make Homemade Baby Food – which goes over all the important information such as the best cooking tools to have on hand, safe storage, how to know when baby is ready for solids, how to introduce purees, the best first foods for baby, and more! If you are doing Baby-Led Weaning, then be sure to check out my Complete Guide to Baby-Led Weaning – which covers what exactly is baby-led weaning, to every parent’s concern of baby-led weaning and choking, this guide goes over it all. I will also share how to know when baby is ready for BLW, the top 10 best first foods, a helpful sample blw feeding schedule, helpful tools to have on hand, and much much more!

Want more information? Then make sure to check out my best-selling cookbook for even more information and recipes!

Strawberries for Baby Video

Watch this video to see all the ways you can serve strawberries to your baby!

• delicious baby food purees – 4-6+ months
• great for baby-led weaning – 6+ months 
• also great for the finger food stage – 9+ months
• full of essential nutrients for baby
• different ways for baby to eat – spoon-fed or self-feed 
• easy to make
• purees are freezer-friendly
• can use fresh or frozen strawberries

Strawberries are super healthy for a number of reasons:

• Nutritious: Strawberries are full of important vitamins and minerals that benefit our health. They are high in vitamin C; in fact, one cup contains about 180% of the recommended Daily Value for kids, making it an excellent source of this vitamin. They’re also a good source of fiber and contain potassium, folate, and numerous antioxidants.  A majority of strawberries are made up of water, so they are a great food to keep your baby hydrated. 
• Health Benefits: Due to the many nutrients in strawberries, they have been linked to heart health, cancer prevention, digestive health, immune health, blood sugar stability, and reduced inflammation. 

Frozen vs. Fresh Strawberries: if fresh strawberries are not in season or in your budget, frozen strawberries would be a great option for you. They are nutritionally similar and easy to find in most grocery stores.

Frequently Asked Questions

When can you introduce strawberries to baby?

Whether you’re starting your baby on purees or are doing baby-led weaning, strawberries are a wholesome and enjoyable first food for your baby! When a baby can start on solids is determined by their own rate of development, which generally comes between 4-6 months of age for purees and or after 6 months for baby-led weaning. Some of the developmental milestones your baby needs to reach in order to start on solids include: if your baby has solid control of their head and neck, if your baby has doubled in weight, and if your baby is reaching for or opening their mouth when you eat (see my guide here). Before you start your baby’s feeding journey, you should consult with your pediatrician to make sure your child is developmentally ready.

Are strawberries a choking hazard to baby?

Yes, strawberries can be a choking hazard, depending on how they are served and the developmental readiness of your baby. To minimize the risk of choking, serve soft and ripe strawberries in age-appropriate forms. For babies under 6 months, serve mashed or as a puree.  For ages 6-9 months, you can serve them whole (stems removed), larger than a golf ball size. 9 months and older can have quartered or thinly sliced strawberries, and if the pincer grasp has developed, you can serve them diced. Never leave your baby unattended while eating.

Are strawberries a common allergen?

Strawberries are not one of the top eight food allergens, so it’s not a very common allergy; however, a small percentage of children do develop an allergy due to a protein in the anthocyanins (what gives them their red color) in strawberries, making white strawberries more tolerable, but many do outgrow it. Cooking strawberries will denature this protein, so people with allergies may still be able to enjoy strawberries in a jam, sauces, and baked goods.

There are several different ways to prepare strawberries for your baby! You can make them into a smooth puree, a combination puree, a chunky puree for stage three, mashed and spread on toast or whole for baby-led weaning or a finger food. Here are 10 of my favorite ways to serve them:

• Roasted Strawberry Puree
• Simmered Strawberry Puree
• Beaba Babycook Blueberry Puree
• 2-Minute Strawberry Puree

• 6 Delicious Combination Purees

• Mashed Strawberries with Carrots & Beans
• Chunky Strawberry Puree with Yogurt

• Strawberries for Baby-Led Weaning or Finger Foods: whole, quartered, sliced or chopped
• Mashed Strawberries with Carrots & Beans
• Chunky Strawberry Puree with Yogurt

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This has to be one of my favorite ways to make a smooth strawberry puree for your baby as the high heat of the oven condenses the natural sugars in the strawberries, which brings out the deep rich sweetness from the strawberries. This simple cooking technique is a simple way to make a puree that is truly swoon-worthy! Of course, if you want to take a serving of your baby’s puree and use it on top of ice cream, I, for one, will not stop you;).

How to Serve: you can serve this puree as-is, mixed with an apple, pear, or sweet potato puree, swirled into oatmeal, yogurt, or ricotta.

Instructions (see below for the full recipe): chop strawberries and place them on a baking sheet. Roast in an oven for 20 minutes until the strawberries are bursting with juices. Place the roasted strawberries in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.

This simmered puree is a simple and easy way to make a yummy strawberry puree for your baby. While simmering, some of the strawberry’s natural water content evaporates, leaving a thicker and sweeter puree. This is helpful because if you blend strawberries into a puree, the puree will be thinner.

How to Serve: you can serve this puree as-is, mixed with an apple, pear, or carrot puree, swirled into oatmeal, yogurt, or ricotta.

Instructions (see below for the full recipe): chop strawberries and place them in a small saucepan. Heat for 10 minutes until the strawberries are super soft and falling apart. Place the simmered strawberries into a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.

Strawberry Tip: this is a great recipe for using frozen strawberries. You can add frozen strawberries straight to the saucepan and simmer for 12-14 minutes or until soft and thawed through.

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How to Serve: you can make this puree with just strawberries, or you can add in a handful of chopped apples, sweet potatoes, pear, or carrots into the stainless steel basket before steaming.

Instructions (see below for the full recipe): chop strawberries and place them into the steamer basket. Fill the water tank to level 1. Place the steamer basket inside the glass jar, close the lid and push the steam button. Once done, pour out any excess water, transfer the cooked strawberries into the glass jar, close the lid and push the blend button until smooth.

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Want to make a delicious strawberry puree for baby but are short on time? Then this puree recipe is for you! We are simply going to blend up some fresh strawberries and call it a day! Yes, it can be that easy.

Instructions (see below for the full recipe): cut off the strawberry greens, and place the strawberries into a blender (chopped or whole). Blend for 1-2 minutes or until smooth. If the seeds are too much for your baby, you can strain them in a fine mesh colander. This puree will start on the thinner side but will thicken in the fridge as it cools.

Strawberries are a great food for your baby to self-feed, whether for baby-led weaning, which happens around 6 months of age, or during the finger foods stage at 9 months.

Whole: great for babies 6+ months or just starting on solid foods. It’s best to start your baby with a bigger piece of strawberry so your baby can chew, gnaw and take bites without them being a choking hazard.

Quartered: you can serve baby quartered or thinly sliced strawberries at 9 months and older.

Chopped: if your baby’s pincer grasp has been developed, you can serve them diced strawberries around 9-10 months.

You can mix and match strawberries with many other great fruits and veggies to make a fun combination puree. Here are my 6 favorites.

• Banana Strawberry Puree: place 2 ripe bananas and 1 cup of chopped strawberries in a blender and puree until smooth. Freeze immediately to preserve the color.
• Avocado Strawberry Puree: on a cutting board, mash 1/2 a ripe avocado with 2 chopped strawberries until super smooth. Freeze immediately to preserve the color.
• Sweet Potato Strawberry Puree: follow this sweet potato recipe but add chopped strawberries to the backing sheet when you have 20 minutes left on your cooking time. Puree as instructed in the recipe.
• Apple Strawberry Puree: follow this apple puree recipe, but add 1-2 cups of chopped strawberries when you add in the apples. Puree as instructed in the recipe.
• Carrot Strawberry Puree: follow this carrot puree recipe, but add 1-2 cups of chopped strawberries while blending.
• Pear Strawberry Puree: follow this pear puree recipe, but add 1-2 cups of chopped strawberries when you add the pears to the saucepan. Cook and puree as instructed in the recipe.

This mashed strawberries, carrots, and beans for your baby is a great way to serve your baby a full meal in one tasty bite. You can serve this chunky puree on a piece of toast, spoon-feed it to baby, toss it with some pasta and let baby self-feed it to themselves, swirl it into some yogurt or ricotta or load a self-feeding spoon with a bite and hand the spoon to your baby.

Instructions (see below for the full recipe): place a strawberry, steamed carrots, and a few beans on a cutting board and, using the back of a fork, mash until chunky and incorporated with each other.

More Flavors: you can also use steamed or roasted sweet potatoes, avocado, banana, soft tofu, cooked and shredded chicken, cooked and shredded salmon, and more!

Looking for more easy baby-led weaning and puree recipes? Then check out my favorite ways to serve apples, avocados and bananas to babies!

Finely chopped strawberries paired with a thick plain yogurt – yes, please! This is a protein-packed food for your baby! Of course, you can also use cottage cheese or ricotta if you want to get all fancy.

How to Serve: you can serve this to your baby on a spoon, a self-feeding spoon, or on a piece of toast, pancake, or waffle.

Instructions (see below for the full recipe): finely chop strawberries and add yogurt, mix well. Serve to baby on a piece of toast or load onto a self-feeding spoon.

Oatmeal is one of my favorite things to serve baby because you can make it into a smooth puree for stage one, thicker chunky oatmeal for stage three, or you can spoon some dollops of oatmeal onto a plate and let it completely cool before serving it for baby-led weaning or the finger food stage. It really does grow with your baby. In this recipe, we will cook the strawberries with oats so that the two turn into beautiful pink porridge. And don’t worry if you want to save yourself a portion of this oatmeal for yourself! You can top your portion with a drizzle of honey, slices of banana and strawberries, and a sprinkle of chopped nuts.

Instructions (see below for the full recipe): bring water to a boil and add in oats, strawberries and a pinch of cinnamon. Let cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes, let cool slightly. Serve as is, or transfer to a blender and puree until you have your desired consistency.

More Oatmeal Inspiration: love oatmeal and need more ideas on how to serve it to your baby? Then check out my complete Oatmeal for Babies guide.

You can freeze any of the purees listed above. For finger foods, you can store any leftovers in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.

You can store the strawberry puree in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days. 

This strawberry puree can be frozen for up to 3 months.

• Spoon pureed strawberry into a freezer storage container (this is my favorite freezer storage container) – do not overfill.  
• Place the lid on the storage container or cover with a piece of saran wrap and label with date and recipe name. 
• Place the tray into the freezer and let freeze completely – preferably overnight. 
• Pop-out the baby food cubes and place in a zip-lock baggie or stasher bag – don’t forget to re-label the baggie or stasher bag for future reference. 

Recipe Tips

• Picking Strawberries: you will want to get a package of strawberries that are bright red, medium in size, and with vivid greens. Make sure to avoid any moldy or overly soft strawberries.
• Organic Strawberries: Since strawberries are on the EOG Dirty Dozen list, I recommend purchasing organic strawberries if possible. In some areas and with some budgets, this is not possible. Do your best! I don’t always buy organic strawberries since they can run upwards of $9 a pint in the winter months where I live, which is too much for my budget. Buying organic is easier during the summer months, and frozen organic strawberries are always a great option.
• Fresh or Frozen: You can use either fresh or frozen strawberries for any of the puree, mashed or chunky recipes below, you will need to thaw and drain the strawberries first. It is best to use fresh strawberries if serving as a solid as they will easier for your baby to pick up and hold.
• Blender: Because strawberries condense down to such a small amount of puree, I use a small blender when pureeing any of these recipes. You can also use a handheld emersion blender or food processor. You can also double the recipe if you still want to use your regular-sized blender.

Or watch a shortened version of this video here.

Roasted Strawberry Puree

• 2 cups strawberries, stems removed and chopped
• 1 pinch cinnamon (optional)

Simmered Strawberry Puree

• 2 cups strawberries, stems removed, chopped (fresh or frozen)
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice (optional)

Beaba Babycook Strawberry Puree

• 2 cups strawberries, stems removed, chopped (fresh or frozen)
• water

2-Minute Strawberry Puree

• 2 cups strawberries, stems removed, chopped (fresh or frozen)

Baby-Led Weaning/Finger Food Stage

• 1-2 strawberries, stems removed

Strawberry Oatmeal

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup strawberries, stems removed, chopped (fresh or frozen)
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
• pinch cinnamon

Mashed Strawberry, Carrots & Beans

• 1 strawberry, stems removed, chopped (fresh or frozen)
• 1 tbsp white beans, canned or pre-cooked
• 1 tbsp steamed carrots, roughly chopped

Strawberry & Yogurt

• 1 strawberry, stem removed and finely chopped
• 1 tbsp plain whole milk yogurt

Roasted Strawberry Puree

• Preheat oven to 425° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the strawberries on the baking sheet and sprinkle on cinnamon. Bake for 20 minutes or until soft and bursting with juices.

• Let cool slightly and then transfer the strawberries to a blender or food processor and puree for 1-2 minutes until smooth.

Simmered Strawberry Puree

• Place the strawberries, water, and lemon juice into a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes or until soft and broken down.

• Let cool slightly and then transfer the strawberries to a blender or food processor and puree for 1-2 minutes until smooth.

Beaba Babycook Strawberry Puree

• Fill the tank reservoir to level 1 with water. Add the strawberries to the stainless steel basket and place the basket into the glass jar. Place the lid on top and close. Push the steam button.

• Once complete, remove the lid and let cool slightly. Take the stainless steel basket out of it and then pour any excess water into a measuring cup; reserve. Next, pour the strawberries into the glass jar, close the lid, and push and hold the blend button until the strawberries are smooth, adding in any reserved strawberry water if needed.

2-Minute Strawberry Puree

• Place the chopped strawberries into a blender and puree for 1-2 minutes or until smooth.

• If there are too many seeds, pour the puree through a fine mesh colander into another bowl. The puree will thicken as it cools in the fridge or freezer.

Baby-Led Weaning/Finger Food Stage

• Serve to baby whole, sliced, quartered or chopped depending on your baby's age (see graph)

Strawberry Oatmeal

• In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add in oats, strawberries, and cinnamon. Cook for 10 minutes or until the oats are cooked, and most of the water is gone. Using a hand mixer or blender, puree the oats to your desired consistency – smooth, slightly chunky, or chunky. If serving for baby-led weaning, dollop a few 2-inch circles of oatmeal on a plate and place it in the fridge. Once cooled, the oatmeal will be easier for your baby to pick up and self-feed.

Mashed Strawberry, Carrots & Beans

• Place the strawberry, carrots, and beans onto a cutting board. Using the back of a fork, mash the ingredients together into a chunky puree.

• Spread the chunky puree onto a 1-3 inch piece of toast, load it onto a gootensil, place on a plate for your baby to eat with their hands, or spoon feed it to your baby.

Strawberry & Yogurt

• Place the strawberry on a cutting board or in a small bowl. Add in the yogurt and stir until incorporated. Serve to your baby with a gootensil, place on a plate for baby to eat with their own hands, or spoon feed it to your baby.

Age: 4-6+ months for puree, 6+ months for baby-led weaning.  

Storage: you can store the purees in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for 4 months. You can store the finger foods in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

Yield: the purees will yield you roughly 6-8 ounces of puree, while the finger foods will give you 1-2 servings. 

Notes on Frozen Strawberries: if you are using frozen strawberries, make sure you thaw and drain any excess liquid before using them. 

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Vitamins, micro and macro elements in strawberries

100 grams of strawberries contain 41 kcal

Composition and nutritional properties of strawberries

100 g of strawberries contain:

• Protein - 0. 8 g
• Fat - 0.4 g
• Carbohydrates - 7.5 g
• Dietary fiber - 2.2 g
• Organic acids - 1.3 g
• Water - 87.4 g
• Mono- and disaccharides - 7.4 g
• Starch - 0.1 g
• Ash - 0.4 g

Benefits of strawberries for children

Strawberries contain many biologically active substances: sugar, organic acids, calcium, iodine, phosphorus, iron, potassium, pectins. It also contains a large amount of vitamin C, folic acid. Strawberries strengthen the walls of blood vessels, the immune system. The benefits of strawberries for children also lie in the ability to resist viral bacteria and relieve inflammation. Freshly squeezed juice can be used in the treatment of stomatitis in children, as well as antibacterial and analgesic for sore throats in children. nine0005

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At what age can children eat strawberries

As we have already seen, strawberries are very useful, especially for a growing and developing organism, so parents are in a hurry to introduce them into their children's diet. But the main danger that can lurk in ripe fruits is the high risk of allergies. Therefore, the answer to the question: “At what age can strawberries be given to a child?” - will depend on how prone the baby is to allergic reactions. nine0005

When can I give strawberries to my child? Pediatricians recommend introducing these berries into the children's diet no earlier than a year, when the baby's digestive system normalizes, and the immune system will not react so strongly to all red foods.

When introducing strawberries into the diet, like any other new product, the following rules should be followed:

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• not compatible with other new products;
• Monitor for possible skin reactions and stool changes.

Is it possible for children under one year old to have strawberries and how it will affect the baby's health, no one can predict, even a family doctor, so all responsibility lies on the conscience of the parents. Is the benefit of strawberries worth the risk? You decide.

Is it possible to give a one-year-old child strawberries? If the child is not prone to diathesis and other manifestations of allergies, no negative reactions were noticed during the introduction of complementary foods, and the berry season is in full swing, it is worth trying to give the baby one berry in combination with a dairy product that neutralizes the action of the allergen. nine0005

Pediatricians advise: before offering the fruit itself to a child, first pour boiling water over strawberries, let it brew and let the child taste the juice. Then you can give a little with some water and pulp. If there is no allergic reaction, you can give the child a fresh berry.

Even if the child is not allergic to strawberries, do not give more than two or three berries a day.

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Strawberry soufflé (from two years old)

Ingredients:

• Strawberries - 250 g;
• Sugar - 1 tbsp. spoon;
• Gelatin - 1 tbsp. spoon. nine0014

Preparation:

First you need to wash the strawberries and add sugar to them, grind them in a blender. Then bring the puree to a boil on the stove and cool. Add gelatin to it while stirring. Then pour the soufflé into molds, cool and refrigerate.

Read also: Recipe of the week. Strawberry ice cream cake

Strawberry marshmallow (from 3 years old)

Ingredients:

• Strawberries - 500 g;
• Sugar - 200 g;
• Proteins (quail) - 6 pcs;
• Gelatine - 10 g.

Preparation:

First you need to puree strawberries and sugar with a blender, bring it to a boil, and then cook for 15 minutes over low heat. Then you need to beat the egg whites until foamy and add them to the puree. Pour the mixture into molds and chill in the refrigerator. nine0005

Curd with strawberries (from 2 years old)

Ingredients:

• Cottage cheese - 50 g;
• Strawberries - 2-3 pcs.;
• Sour cream - 1 teaspoon;
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon.

Preparation:

The recipe is very simple - you need to grind strawberries with sour cream, sugar and cottage cheese in a blender. The dish is ready!

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Breastfeeding strawberries

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In this article we will tell you whether you can eat strawberries while breastfeeding, or if you should stop eating this sweet berry until lactation is over.

Can I eat strawberries while breastfeeding?

Strawberries are one of the strongest food allergens due to the presence of a red pigment in them. That is why many women are afraid to eat this berry during breastfeeding. Meanwhile, it should be understood that the body of each adult and child is individual, and there is no reason to believe that your baby will definitely have an allergic reaction after you use this treat. nine0005

Experts advise to start eating strawberries while breastfeeding no earlier than the baby is 1. 5 months old. At the same time, a nursing mother is allowed to eat only one berry, and then during the day she should monitor the condition of the crumbs. If the baby does not have any unpleasant symptoms within 24 hours, you can gradually increase the amount of strawberries consumed up to 250 grams per day.

Refusing this berry in the absence of allergies is simply stupid, because it is very rich in many vitamins and important trace elements such as phosphorus, potassium, calcium, iodine, iron and folic acid. All these substances are very useful for the proper and full development of the baby, as well as activating the circulatory system and maintaining the immunity of a young mother, so strawberries during lactation in the absence of allergies are not only possible, but necessary. nine0005

Meanwhile, the choice of this berry during the period of feeding a baby must be treated with particular care. So, you should not buy imported strawberries, which are now sold in hypermarkets at any time of the year - it contains nitrates, which have a negative effect on the body of the crumbs.

In the summer, eat berries that are grown in your area, and in winter, it is better to give preference to a product frozen in season. In particular, you can independently cook and freeze in the freezer not only berries, but also, for example, even dumplings with strawberries, and then safely eat them while breastfeeding. nine0005

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