Raisins water is traditionally given to babies and kids to treat constipation. Dried grapes are soaked overnight and the extracted juice is given to babies and kids in empty stomach for good bowel movement.
Older kids(> 1 year), can chew the soaked dried grapes and drink the soaked water to get the full fiber content in it. Even when there is no constipation issues, raisins water is a good practice for kids to have as first food in the morning for proper bowel movement. Just avoid it on the days when they have loose motion.
Pregnant ladies and normal adults too can have this soaked raisins along with water daily in empty stomach to kick out constipation problems.
Raisins water recipe – Stepwise pics follow the below printable description:
- Raisins - 1 tsp
- Water - 2 to 3 tbsp
- Take few raisins and wash it well in a bowl of water to get rid of sand or dirt, if any.
- Transfer the washed raisins to a bowl and add clean drinking water till immersing level. Let it soak overnight.
- The soaked raisins would have been bulged in the morning. Squeeze the raisins in the water.
- Filter the raisins along with soaked and squeezed water. Again squeeze the raisins through the sieve to extract till the last drop. Throw it out and give the raisins water to babies(4-6 months) as first food in the morning.
- For older babies(>6 months), just take the soaked raisins along with water in mixie and pulse it well.
- Then pour it into a sieve and press it with spoon to extract till the last drop. Give the raisins water to babies in empty stomach in the morning.
2.Use big variety raisin. In India, try Aambur dhratchai(grape) variety.
3.If taking daily, just 2 to 5 raisins as per size(of raisins) and age(of person) should suffice.
Preparation – How to make raisins water for babies?
1.Take few raisins/kismis and wash it well in a bowl of water to get rid of sand or dirt or chemicals, if any.
2.Transfer the washed raisins to a bowl and add clean drinking water till immersing level. Let it soak overnight.
3.The soaked raisins would have been bulged in the morning. Squeeze the raisins in the water.
4.Filter the raisins along with soaked and squeezed water. Again squeeze the raisins through the sieve to extract till the last drop. Throw it out and give the raisins water to babies(4-6 months) as first food in the morning.
5.For older babies(>6 months), just take the soaked raisins along with water in mixie and pulse it well.
6.Then pour it into a sieve and press it with spoon to extract till the last drop. Give the raisins water to babies in empty stomach in the morning.
For 8+ months babies, if your baby is practiced to eat textured foods, you can hand-squeeze and feed 2 or 3 raisins and then give the soaked water.
Tips/Tricks in making raisins water for babies
- Prefer organic dried grapes to avoid chemicals in it.
- Use big variety raisin. In India, try Aambur dhraatchai(grape) variety. Black raisins are so effective.
- If taking daily, just 2 to 5 raisins as per size(of raisins) and age(of person) should suffice.
Nutritional Benefits in raisins water
Raisins – Dietary Fiber, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, protein, Vitamins B&C
Hi how can we store this raisin juice for further use.can we store in fridge and use for two more days.
@Vaibhavi, Prefer to make fresh every day for babies. In worst case, you can refrigerate and use for 1 more day. When you wish to give, Keep it out of the fridge for one hour to bring it to room temperate, then slightly heat it up and feed warm.
best not to store for later use because it starts to ferment and become slightly alcoholic.
Please suggest some tips for kids 3 yr old to pass motion daily morning.
As she s going to play school she s not regular in passing her stools
@Suganya, Pooping daily is the most important habit for a healthy life. Make her drink water regularly.. Give her banana, apple and a seasonal fruit daily.. atleast 2 vegetables a day.. daily morning raisins water or just soaked raisins.. Give her a glass of warm milk or warm water before trying to poop. Make her to sit in squat position(as in our Indian toilet) while pooping.. If she doesn’t poop in the morning, try again in the evening.. Make regular toilet times so that she develops the habit.. Hope these helps..
Hi
My daughter is 5 month she poop every other day I’m afraid to start solid bcoz of it.any suggestions
Breastfeed often .. 2-3 hours once.. U have greens(keerai) and curd every alternate days and breastfeed the baby..Wait till completion of 6 months to start solids..
Hi, my baby is 4 month old now n I m breastfeeding for her. Shall I start to give this raisin water daily? N I didn’t start solids for her
You eat greens(keerai), curd & breastfeed the baby to avoid constipation in babies.. Only breastmilk is recommended for babies until 6 months.
Hi
How do you feed the raisin water to baby. My son is 7 months. I don’t have sangu to feed the water. I tried to feed the water using spoon but he spits most of the water.
And how much raisin water to feed?
Thanks
It is common for this young baby to spit.. That’s ok.. Feed with spoon .. 1 or 2 tsp should be enough