10 Best Cool Food Items for Baby in Indian Summer

Summers are around the corner and with every passing day the temperature is surely going to soar up. With scorching heat, people have to be very careful about the food they consume. It so happens that with lot of perspiration, there can be chances of dehydration so one has to be very careful with what one eats during summers.

When it comes to babies the foods have to be carefully chosen as it the summer season where babies are more prone to stomach infections. Here are 10 best cool food items for baby in Indian summer:

1. Curd: Curd is nectar for all during summer season and is delicious coolant for all and for babies it is the best wholesome food as it has the ingredients that combat heat of the summer. It has lots of nutritional content that strengthen the bones and that also keep the body cool. It is very important to keep the body temperature of the baby cool and curd can be very effective food to be included in daily diet.

2. Porridge: Porridge or daliya is light and healthy food that can be given to the babies during summer season. As most babies cannot eat much until 8 months and all the efforts of introducing baby to solids prior to 8 months is only to get them used to texture and taste of solids. Porridge made of different cereals like oats, ragi, rice etc.  is the best option as it provides a good dose of nutrients when consumed regularly. It strengthens bones, tooth and improves overall health and also it has the smooth texture for the babies to consume easily. It is also light food best for summers.



3. Fruit mash: This is the most nutritious and wholesome food that can be given to babies during summer. Seasonal fruits like chickoo, banana, papaya can be mashed and mixed with milk will become best option as summer diet.  It is easy to prepare and is tasty and is good source of essential nutrients. It aids the baby to gain weight and immunity. Banana is best source of calcium and potassium while chickoo is best source of iron, copper and potassium.

4. Dal pani: Dal pani or pulses water good for babies and their health. It also provides good amount of proteins to the baby and aids in overall development. Dal ka pani is one of the important weaning food that can be given in summer and it is good source of protein, B vitamins, magnesium, iron and zinc.

5. Juices: How can one forget mouth watering juices in summer? Start with fresh fruit juices. Go for the seasonal one like orange, pomegranate etc. and blend it to make yummy juice. Juices not only quench the thirst of the baby but also provide essential vitamins to them that is required for their growing age.

6. Soups: Soup is the perfect blend of nutritious veggies. A dash of soup to your baby will provide all essential nutrition and form healthy and wholesome meal for your baby. You can also add pulses to the veggies while boiling and then blend it to form fine puree.

7. Coconut water: This is a miracle drink for summer and best for your baby to keep its body warm and cool. It has loads of health benefits and has wonderful cooling properties. It is refreshing drink to beat the summer thirst. It is liquid that is packed with simple sugars, electrolytes and minerals and enzymes that aid digestion and metabolism of your baby. It prevents heat stroke, keeps body temperature in check and keeps the skin of your baby hydrated.

8. Water melon: It is fruit is the best summer coolant. It contains 92% water and thus makes a great snack to beat the heat waves. It is loaded with B-complex vitamins and antioxidants that keep cellular function active to drain out excess toxins. It can be given to your baby in juice form so combat extreme summer heat.

9. Shakes: Shakes are the blended form of fruits and milk are best food to give to your babies during summers. Mango, banana, apple etc are the best weaning food that provides good nutrients and minerals to the baby and aids in its overall development.

10. Halwa: A sweet dish prepared from Suji (semolina) is best meal that fills the stomach of your baby. Prepare it little watery by roasting suji and adding milk to it. Add little bit of sugar for taste. It is nutritious and healthy diet for the baby.

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