Parenting: How many dry fruits should be given to children and how? Know the right way and time to eat them, let's know..
- byShikha Srivastava
- 20 Jun, 2025
Kids Care: Dry fruits are very beneficial for the growth, immunity, and brain development of all children. Although they also benefit adults, for children it is important to choose the right quantity and right dry fruits according to age. Here are some of the best and safest dry fruits according to the opinion of experts, which you can give to your children.

1. Almonds
Benefits: Brain development, memory boost, good for bones, it should be given to children every morning. To eat it,
2-3 almonds can be soaked and peeled and given in the morning. It is better to give it to small children in the form of paste or powder. This will also give the child all the benefits of almonds.
2. Walnuts
Benefits: Rich in omega-3 fatty acids - very good for the brain. This is also very important for children. To eat it, make a paste of half a walnut and give it to small children. Children above 5 years of age can also be given 1 walnut daily.
3. Raisins
Benefits: Rich in iron, relieves constipation, boosts energy, and also cools the brain. Its consumption is also very beneficial. To eat it, soak 4-5 raisins and give it in the morning. Sugar content is high, so give in limited quantity. Otherwise, it can also cause harm.
4. Figs
Benefits: Figs are fiber-rich, and are good for digestion. To eat it, soak 1 dry fig and leave it to soften. It is very good for children above 2 years of age.
5. Dates
Benefits: It is a good source of instant energy, iron and potassium. It is also very beneficial to give it to children. To eat it, make a paste of it and mix it in milk. You should give whole dates to your children after the age of 2-3 years so that the child can chew it properly.
6. Pistachios
Benefits: Rich in protein and healthy fats, good for immunity. This is also important for the development of children. If the child is very young, give unsalted pistachios. Give 1-2 pistachios finely chopped or in powder form.

Precautions:
1. Do not give whole dry fruits to children younger than 1 year – there is a risk of choking.
2. It is always better to give soaked or in the form of paste.
3. If the child is allergic to nuts, then definitely ask the doctor. Give it to eat only then.
4. Give limited quantity daily – overdose can cause stomach heaviness or gas problem.
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