Barley is one of the perfect first food for babies. Learn how to make barley water for babies below.
Age can be given from 6 months.Hulled barley(not easily available) /Pearl barley (easily available) is ideal for babies
Benefits of Barley
- Barley can be easily digested.
- It is nonallergenic and makes perfect first food
- Barley is rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals
If there is history of celiac disease or gluten allergy, please avoid it in the initial months of weaning.
How to make Barley Water for Babies?
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp barley
- 2 cups of water
Method
- Pressure cook the barley with 2 cups of water
- Wash, cool and blend it in a blender.
- Strain and allow to cool completely.
- Or can be cooled and given as whole porridge
- Serve lukewarm.
Barley porridge is also an excellent first food for Babies and you can you buy our 100% Organic Barley Porridge Powder to make nutritious morning breakfast for your baby.
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How to make Barley Water for Babies
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Barley can be given from 5 months. It is easily digestible. Pearl barley is ideal for babies.
Author: Hemapriya
Recipe type: Porridge
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 2
INGREDIENTS
- 1 Tbsp barley
- 2 cups of water
METHOD
- Pressure cook the barley with 2 cups of water
- Wash, cool and blend it in a blender.
- Strain and allow to cool completely.
- Or can be cooled and given as whole porridge
- Serve lukewarm