Is it possible to give onions to a small child and at what age?

Chemical composition, nutritional value, vitamins and microelements of onion

This vegetable is rich in vitamins, phytoncides, and carotenoids. It contains flavonoids, essential oil, mono and oligosaccharides, fiber, starch, malic and citric acids.

Vitamins in onions:

• thiamine (B1);
• riboflavin (B2);
• pantothenic acid (B5);
• pyridoxine (B6);
• folic acid (B9);
• vitamin C;
• vitamin E;
• vitamin PP;
• biotin (vitamin H).

Micro- and macroelements:

• iron;
• iodine;
• copper;
• zinc;
• fluorine;
• chromium;
• manganese;
• cobalt;
• nickel;
• magnesium;
• calcium;
• sodium;
• phosphorus;
• potassium;
• sulfur.

Nutritional value per 100 g:

• proteins – 1.4 g;
• fats – 0.2 g;
• carbohydrates – 8.2 g;
• ash – 1 g;
• dietary fiber – 3 g;
• water – 86 g.

Beneficial features

Thanks to a wide range of beneficial properties , onions have proven themselves to be an assistant in the treatment of many diseases and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This vegetable has restorative, antiviral, antiseptic, antihistamine, anthelmintic, diuretic, hematopoietic, expectorant, tonic, and antiscorbutic properties.

The phytoncides in its composition help destroy tuberculosis and diphtheria bacilli and pathogenic microorganisms.

It is used for colds and flu, to lower cholesterol and blood sugar, to prevent cardiovascular and cancer diseases, and to maintain immunity.

It solves the problems of hypovitaminosis in winter and spring and normalizes sleep, as well as stimulates appetite and normalizes digestive processes.

At what age can you give onions to a child?

Before deciding when children can be given onions, you need to make sure that they do not have digestive diseases. It is also recommended to introduce basic vegetable complementary foods first.

Infants can start giving it at 7-8 months. If the child is bottle-fed, it is allowed to introduce the product into the diet from six months.

When can it be introduced into complementary foods?

Onions can be introduced into complementary feeding for a small child only in boiled form. Raw will irritate the baby's stomach lining. It is better to feed babies red and white varieties - they have less bitterness, and their composition is no different from regular onion. Green onions are also useful. It contains more vitamins B2 and PP, as well as fiber, potassium and magnesium.

Infants can be given the product even before they reach one year of age.

Important! For the first time, other unfamiliar foods should not be introduced into complementary foods at the same time as onions. Otherwise, it will be unclear what reaction this particular vegetable will cause.

Benefits and harms for the child

Onions will be especially useful in the following cases:

• With a lack of vitamins. Onions are a source of beta-carotene, vitamins B1, B3, E and C, as well as various minerals, fiber and essential oils.
• To normalize glucose and cholesterol levels.
• To strengthen the walls of blood vessels and have an antitumor effect. This is achieved thanks to the quercetin content in it.
• To increase appetite. That is why it must be included in the diet of a child who is not gaining weight well.
• To improve the condition of teeth and the entire oral cavity. Chewing green onions helps kill harmful bacteria.
• To increase the overall tone of the body.
• To combat helminths.
• As a sedative for a child. Onions with honey and milk - this is a recipe for a drink that will improve sleep.

The first layers of the vegetable under the peel are the richest in vitamins, and the bulb, or rather its bottom, contains a large number of phytoncides - biologically active substances that kill pathogenic bacteria.

Along with numerous benefits, eating or using onions can cause harm:

• A fresh vegetable is a spicy product. It may irritate the mucous membranes of the digestive tract.
• Raw onions are tough, so they should only be given to children who can handle them thoroughly. Or it must first be finely chopped.
• If you have diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidneys or bronchial asthma, green onions should be excluded from the diet.
• Fresh vegetables can cause allergies.

Raw onions and garlic should be given to children of any age in small quantities. And only in combination with other products. For example, with bread, soup, salad and other dishes.

How to properly introduce onions into complementary foods

The digestive tract of infants is still imperfect, and the enzymes responsible for digesting food have low activity. Therefore, any new product must be introduced into the diet carefully.

Onions are introduced into complementary foods for children, starting with very small pieces (3-4 g), mixed with cereals, meat or other vegetables. You can also give green in the same quantity, adding it to vegetables during cooking. If the baby does not experience any undesirable reactions, the amount can be increased to 10-15 g.

Attention! You should not give onions to babies on an empty stomach.

If a child experiences allergic reactions or intestinal problems, feeding onions should be discontinued.

Use in folk medicine

Raw onion is often used to treat cough by mixing it with sugar/honey and milk. This product can be used in children over 3 years of age after meals. It has a general strengthening and immunostimulating effect, enhances the secretion of the bronchial glands and eliminates dry cough.

Onion juice is known as an effective remedy against a runny nose and ear pain, but such use of this vegetable in childhood is strictly contraindicated due to the high risk of developing burns to the mucous membranes.

To eliminate a runny nose or use it as a disease prevention during a flu epidemic, onions can be used for inhalation. To do this, the bulbs are cut and laid out around the room in which the sick child is staying. The effect is only from fresh vegetables, so it is changed every two to three hours.

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Why children should not be given onions under a certain age

Each new product that is introduced into complementary foods for babies has its own deadline. This is due to the immaturity of the digestive system of infants. She may be sensitive to unfamiliar foods and react undesirably. Children are not given onions before other vegetables are given.

Even when boiled, this product can damage the delicate mucous membranes of the baby's mouth, esophagus and stomach if given before the age of 6 months. It can also cause fermentation in the intestines.

Types of archery competitions

Target shooting "FITA"

Shooting is carried out at standard FITA targets, the size of which varies depending on the shooting distance. For example, at the Olympic Games there is only one discipline - 70 m, target size 122 cm. Targets are divided into full with points from 1 to 10, center from 6 to 10 and hit/miss. The complete target includes white, black, blue, red/pink and yellow from the edge to the center. They are made of paper and attached to shields made of durable material so that the arrow remains in the shield, but does not pierce through it.

Field shooting

Field shooting takes place outdoors in the forest. This is reflected in the position from which the athlete shoots, the distance and the nature of the flight of the arrow. If in target shooting the athlete shoots from a known distance at ground level and from a certain position. Then in the field form the shot occurs at any distance not previously established, on an ascent or descent. Light and wind are more stable in normal shooting. In the forest, these parameters may change depending on weather conditions. In addition, the athlete does not shoot from a designated line, but moves from target to target.

Skiark or archery biathlon

This sport takes place in winter and is similar to regular biathlon. But instead of a rifle, the athlete has a bow and arrows, which he carries behind his back. A black and white paper target, 16 cm in diameter, is located 18 m from the athlete. The center of the target is at a height of 1 m relative to the firing line. The athlete shoots either from a standing position or from a kneeling position. Archery biathlon takes place in the following format: individual race, mass start, relay, sprint or pursuit.

Vertical shooting

The athlete shoots at targets in the shape of balls or barrels attached to a pole. The archer who shoots down the most balls wins. The difficulty lies in shooting upward rather than horizontally.

3-D shooting

An archer shoots at targets that look like real animals, life-size, in a natural landscape. In this case, shots down from an elevation, up, through obstacles and along slopes are possible. Hits are scored according to the actual kill zones of the animals represented by the corresponding targets. The animal figures are marked with zones worth 8, 10 and 11 points. The rest of the figure is worth 5 points. Hitting horns, hooves, other parts specified in the rules, targets that imitate grass, and stones are not scored.

Sports and recreational archery

In the USA, China and some European countries, archery is considered a recreational activity. Adults sign up for special archery clubs, and schoolchildren practice in physical education classes.

Harm of onions for young children

Frequent feeding of onions can cause increased blood pressure and heart rhythm disturbances in babies.

Another undesirable reaction to the product is abdominal pain, gas formation and diarrhea in babies.

In allergic children, the vegetable can provoke an exacerbation of the disease.

In children with bronchial asthma, even the smell of onions can trigger an attack.

Important! There are many folk recipes based on onions. But children are allowed to take such medications only after meals.

Medicines for ailments

• This vegetable is used for medicinal purposes:
• From cough;
• with a runny nose;
• for the prevention of colds.

Despite the fact that many people have observed a good effect from such treatment, it is better to show the baby to the doctor so as not to miss a dangerous disease.

Cough remedy

To prepare a cough remedy you need:

1. Pass the onion, peeled and thoroughly washed, through a juicer, or finely grate using a grater or food processor.
2. Wrap the grated vegetable in cheesecloth to squeeze out the juice.
3. Mix 1 teaspoon of the resulting juice with 1 teaspoon of honey.
4. Give to the child 3 times a day for 3-5 days: if he is 3-6 years old - 1 teaspoon, over 7 - 1 tablespoon.

Important! All onion-based products should be given to children only after meals.

To reduce the likelihood of damage to the mucous membrane, you can pour a glass of boiling water over the grated onion, and after cooling, dilute the liquid with 1 teaspoon of honey. You can also use milk instead of water. Give your child this warm drink before bed: from 3 years old - 0.25 cups, from 12 years old - 1 cup.

If honey is contraindicated, you can add 2 tablespoons of sugar to a finely grated onion in the evening and leave until the morning. Give according to the scheme described for the remedy with honey.

Two-year-old children can be given a drug based on boiled vegetables. First, the onion is boiled in sweet water, in a 1:1 ratio of sugar and vegetable, then pureed and boiled again. The regimen remains the same.

Help with a runny nose

Since the child has a very delicate mucous membrane, it is better to refrain from putting onion juice into the child’s nose, even in diluted form. Instead, it is better to let your child breathe over the cut onion for 5 minutes, but only if he is not hypersensitive to this smell.

Read more about how to use onions to treat runny noses in children.

Prophylactic

To prevent colds, children of all ages can spread onion pieces around the room and replace them with fresh ones every 2 hours. To avoid headaches for your baby, do not leave onion slices too close to the crib.