Warm Papaya Puree | Baby Constipation Recipe

Suitable Age

4 – 9 Months

Intended Purpose

Baby Constipation

Preparation Time

10 Minutes

Papaya is a great babyfood, because it does not contain as much sugar as other popular fruits (like pears) and it contains even more vitamin C than oranges. On top of that, papayas are rich in fiber, vitamin A and E and a great source of calcium and potassium.

Papaya contains papain, which supports the digestive function. That is why this fruit usually works really well for constipation.

Ingredients

1 Medium sized papaya (about 11.5oz or 330 grams – unpeeled)

1/8 Cup (30ml) of sterile water

If you do not have sterile water, boil the water first and let it cool down to get rid of all germs!

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Peel and chop the papaya

Step 2

Add the chopped papaya to a blender and add the water

Step 3:

Once blended, add to a pot and warm the puree up. Do not bring to boil! Just warm it up a bit!

Step 4:

Serve the papaya puree warm and on empty stomach

Feeding Recommendation

Babies 4 to 6 months of age:

1.5 tbls on empty stomach in the morning

1.5 tbls on empty stomach in the afternoon

Babies 7 to 9 months of age:

2.5 tbls on empty stomach in the morning

2.5 tbls on empty stomach in the afternoon

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nathalie Kaufmann

Nathalie is a pregnancy and birth Consultant and a TCM Therapist with almost 20 years of experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture, reflexology, Shonishin baby massage techniques, Western and Eastern massage techniques (including TUINA), as well as herbal medicine and nutrition.

She has worked in hospitals across London and was Head of the Maternity Acupuncture Clinic at the Whittington hospital in London. Today, Nathalie runs her own practice in London and helps pregnant women with pregnancy- and birth-related issues. She also specializes in alternative treatments for babies and children.

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