Can I give my baby Jaggery? Jaggery Syrup Recipe for Babies
Jaggery is an unrefined form of sugar mainly obtained from Sugarcane. It is also produced from other sources like Date Palm, Coconut, or Palmyra. It is widely used in many ethnic and traditional recipes for its great health benefits. It is a great substitute for white sugar and definitely a healthy choice. Moms who start to wean their babies often worry about when to include Jaggery in baby food. Here’s a detailed explanation on Can I give my baby Jaggery? When can I give my baby Jaggery? What are the benefits of Jaggery for Babies?
Benefits of Jaggery for Babies :
1. Boosts Immunity
2. Strengthens Bone
3. Rich in Calcium, Phosphorus & Iron
4. Prevents Constipation
5. Prevents Anemia
Risks of Jaggery for Babies :
1. Addiction: Jaggery is healthy but not to be overdone as it may develop sweet tooth in baby and over a period avoiding other natural flavors or spices.
2. Impurity: It’s very difficult to find Jaggery without impurities like dust or mud. Hence we recommend making your own Jaggery Syrup for Babies or buy 100% Organic Jaggery. You can buy Organic Jaggery here in our store.
3. Overdosage: Jaggery helps to prevent anemia. In earlier days or even now in rural areas babies are weaned late and lack most nutrients and hence are suggested to use Jaggery in baby food. However, in cities or Urban India, most parents deal with fussy eaters and can overdo Jaggery in babies’ food just to feed them more. This can be dangerous as Jaggery is high in calories and can cause digestion issues and many other health hazards.
4. Intestinal Worms: This is can be another adverse effect of overdosage.
When can I give Jaggery for my baby?
It’s best to start after 1 year, however, it varies on personal requirement too as per the benefits or babies’ health.
Why Jaggery Syrup for Babies?
As explained already it’s very tough to find pure Jaggery. While preparing baby food it can get difficult to filter the Jaggery for impurities on a regular basis. Hence you can prepare Jaggery Syrup once in a while, store and use it as and when required.
Video: Jaggery Syrup Recipe for Babies :
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Jaggery Syrup Recipe for Babies
Jaggery Syrup Recipe for Babies
Author:Kavitha Prashanth
Recipe Type:
Cuisine:Indian
Ingredients
1. Jaggery - 250 gms
2. Water - 2 tbsp + 1 cup
Method
1. Take 250 grams of crushed Jaggery and transfer it to a thick bottom pan. Just add 2 tbsp of water.
2. On a medium flame, just melt the jaggery. Immediately sieve it to another pan.
3. Add 1 cup water and bring the mixture to boil. Ensure that you don't overcook it or bring it to a string consistency which shall form a solid when cooled. You will have to just bring it to a boil. Put on heat for 2 more minutes and switch off the flame. Once cooled it should look like below, like a syrup.
4. Jaggery Syrup is ready to be served.
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Method of making Jaggery Syrup for Babies :
1. Take 250 grams of crushed Jaggery and transfer it to a thick bottom pan. Just add 2 tbsp of water.
2. On a medium flame, just melt the jaggery. Immediately sieve it to another pan. 
3. Add 1 cup water and bring the mixture to a boil. Ensure that you don’t overcook it or bring it to a string consistency which shall form a solid when cooled. You will have to just bring it to a boil. Put on the heat for 2 more minutes and switch off the flame. Once cooled it should look like below, like a syrup. 
4. Jaggery Syrup is ready to be served.
Jaggery Syrup for Babies
Note :
1. This can be stored for 15 – 20 days when stored at room temperature. 2-3 months in refrigeration
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I think jaggery is the best alternative for refined sugar.. i need to try this recipe i add jaggery in my sons diet but never tried the syrup
Jaggery is a healthy version and recommended to increase haemoglobin and not that refined version which is not good otherwise also.
I give jaggery to my kids specially during winters. It helps keep infections of the throat at bay too.
Jaggery is very healthy for kids. I always prefer it over sugar and try to include in kids meal.
Jaggery is surely healthier than sugar. I prefer jaggery over sugar but never gave it to my kids when they were small. But this syrup sounds good as this way all impurities are removed too.
Jaggery syrup was something that my granny recommended for my kids. She was a big fan of jaggery and honey instead of sugar. This home made syrup idea sounds simple.
I will definitely try it and keep it to be used in other recipes. Jaggery is indeed very beneficial
For kids. Thanks for sharing.
I did not give jaggery until my son turned a year old. He loves it with parantha 🙂
My son loves rice and jaggery with ghee. Jaggery is so nutritious. Great informative post.
Such an informative post! Jaggery is definitely a healthy alternative to sugar and it tastes amazing also.my kids love jaggery rice pudding.
I’ve never heard of jaggery before, such an interesting concept! Thanks for the post!
This is wonderful. I knew about the benefits of jaggery but I always gave them shredded or in tiny bits when they were small. I’ll remember this recipe and recommend to friends with tiny babies. Thanks for sharing.
Wow never knew so much benefits of jaggery. Well written and informational post
Such an easy recipe with so many benefits. Never imagined jaggery can be good for little ones too.