Introducing Almonds to Babies

Food Group : Nuts & Seed

Age Suggestion : 6months +

Choking Hazard : They are a choking hazard; always offer them in an age-appropriate way.

Allergen Check : Yes

Allergen Check:

Preparation: Soak almonds overnight, peel them, and grind them using a mortar and pestle.

Day 1: Let the baby lick the paste and observe for 2 hours..

Day 2: Repeat the process and offer up to 1 tsp.

Day 3: Repeat the process and offer a paste made of 2 almonds.

On each day, monitor them closely for at least 2 hours. Most allergic reactions happen within this window.

If there is no reaction after these three days, your baby is likely not allergic to Almonds.

Nutrition Info:

Component(per 100gm)	Value
Energy	579 kcal
Protein	21.2 g
Fat	49.9 g
Carbs	21.7 g
Iron	3.7 mg
Calcium	269 mg
Fibre	12.5 g

Quick Nutrient Check
Brain Power: High in Vitamin E and Riboflavin, which help in cognitive development and keeping the baby’s nervous system healthy.
Bone Strength: A great plant-based source of Calcium and Phosphorus to support the rapid growth of your baby’s bones and teeth.
Healthy Fats: Rich in monounsaturated fats that provide the concentrated energy babies need for their physical milestones like crawling and walking.

How to Introduce?

6 Months +

Offer almond butter or almond powder.

These can be added to porridge or offered directly.

8 Months +

Use almond butter or powder.

Add to pancakes, toast, or puddings.

Can also be used as a dip for fruits.

10 Months +

Prepare nuts and seeds laddoos.

Also Known as

English: Almonds

Tamil: பாதாம் (Badam)

Hindi: बादाम (Badam)

Malayalam: ബദാം (Badam)

Marathi: बदाम (Badam)

Kannada: ಬಾದಾಮಿ (Badami)

Telugu: బాదం (Badam)

Gujarati: બદામ (Badam)

Bengali: বাদাম (Badam)