Can Babies Eat Chia Seeds?

Chia seeds are the edible seed of the flowering plant called Salvia hispanica. Chia seeds are small, 1mm in diameter, oval and gray with black and white spots seeds. These seeds are hydrophilic, which means that they are able to absorb up to 12 times their actual weight in liquids, if they are soaked and at the same time they develop a mucilaginous coating. This coating gives the chia-based foods a special gel texture.

Chia seeds have their origins in Mexico, and they are cultivated especially in Central America and South America.

Chia seeds are rich in carbohydrates, protein, fat, thiamin, niacin, folate, antioxidants, fiber, iron, calcium, vitamins B.

Can 8 Months Old Eat Chia Seeds ?

You can give your baby chia seeds starting at the age of 6-8 months. It is necessary for your baby’s health to soak the chia seeds, do not serve them dry!

How Much Chia Seeds Can a Baby Have?

Chia seeds help thicken runny purees, but you need to be careful with the quantity you give your baby: ½ tsp per day in the case of babies from 4-6 months old, 1 tsp daily between the ages 6-12 months.

Can Babies Eat Chia Pudding ?

Not only can babies and toddlers eat chia pudding, but it is actually a nutrient dense food, which can be used as breakfast or as a snack.

Baby Chia Pudding

Ingredients: 1 tbsp melted coconut oil, ½ cup chia seeds, ½ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp vanilla, 1-2 tbsp maple syrup or coconut nectar, 2 cups coconut milk beverage or canned light coconut milk.

Melt the coconut oil in a big enough glass container, which has a lid and enough space for the other ingredients to fit in. Once the oil is melted, add the chia seeds and stir well. Add the cinnamon, vanilla and the chosen sweetener and mix well. Add the milk and mix with a spoon. Freeze overnight.