POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy6 months agoA. Yes, you can give your 11-month-old baby dry fruits and homemade Farex (Ferrelac), but with some precautions:
1️⃣ Dry Fruits (Almonds, Cashews, Walnuts, Pistachios)
✔ Yes, you can give dry fruits but in powdered form to avoid choking.
✔ Mix dry fruit powder in porridge, kheer, suji halwa, or warm milk.
✔ Avoid whole nuts until the baby is at least 3 years old (choking risk).
2️⃣ Homemade Ferrelac / Farex
✔ Homemade cereals like wheat, ragi, or rice flour are great for weight gain.
✔ You can make it by roasting and grinding rice, moong dal, ragi, and dry fruits.
✔ Add ghee, jaggery (little), or banana for taste and energy.
3️⃣ Can You Add Outside Milk?
✔ If your baby is already taking cow’s milk in small amounts, you can mix it in homemade Farex.
✔ However, cow’s milk should not replace breastmilk/formula before 1 year.
✔ If your baby has never had cow’s milk, start with small amounts (2-3 spoons) to check for allergies.
✔ You can also mix it with formula milk or breastmilk instead.
Final Tips
✅ Introduce one new food at a time to check for allergies.
✅ Keep the consistency soft and easy to digest.
✅ Continue breastfeeding/formula until at least 1 year for proper nutrition.
Let me know if you need a homemade Farex recipe or any other guidance!
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