At what age can a currant be given to a child?

In the summer, I want to pamper the child with delicious and, of course, very healthy berries, such as fresh currants. However, it is necessary to acquaint the baby with this berry supplement correctly, then there will not be any problems with digestion and allergic reactions in the crumbs.

• Both black and white and red currants contain a large amount of vitamin C, which is well preserved in any preparation of such berries.
• All types of currants are rich in B vitamins, pectins, carotene, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and calcium.
• In black currant, due to the content of essential oils and tannins, a diuretic and anti-inflammatory effect is noted.
• Red currant is characterized by diaphoretic effects and the ability to normalize appetite.
• The use of currant berries improves the condition for gastritis or colds.

For information about which currant is more useful - red or black, look in the program “To live healthy”.

• Although very rare, red currant or black currant can cause food allergies.
• Black currants can not be used in children, in the urine of which determine a lot of oxalates.
• Due to the high content of vitamin K, excessive consumption of black currants can lead to problems with blood clotting.

For the first time, children can try currants at 7-8 months, depending on the type of feeding.

The first portion should be represented by 1-2 berries. They are given in the morning, and then observe the reaction of the baby. With normal tolerance, the amount of currants consumed per day gradually increases to 40-50 g, and from year to 100 g.

The best option to use currants of any color will be fresh berries, just picked from a bush or brought from the market. Do not add sugar to currants, let the crumb get acquainted first with the natural taste of this berry.

Currants often prepare jelly, jelly, fruit juice, juice or juice. Also, this berry is added to pastries, cottage cheese or yogurt.

Buy for your child dry berries of bright color of the correct round form. It is best to buy currants on the branches, then it will retain its freshness longer. Store berries at room temperature for a maximum of 5 days, and in a refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

If the baby has responded to the currant with a rash, itching, redness and other manifestations of an allergic reaction, the berry should be excluded from the children's menu for several months, and then try to enter it into the diet again. If the second test ends with signs of allergy, currants are no longer given until the age of 3 years.