{"id":9813,"date":"2022-08-01T08:49:25","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T06:49:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bosbrands.com\/za\/bos-blog\/prepare-rooibos-tea-for-babies\/"},"modified":"2024-01-18T10:54:19","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T08:54:19","slug":"prepare-rooibos-tea-for-babies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bosbrands.com\/za\/prepare-rooibos-tea-for-babies\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare Rooibos Tea For Babies (With Recipe)"},"content":{"rendered":"

At BOS, we are often asked whether it is safe to give rooibos tea to babies<\/a>. The short answer to this question is yes, rooibos tea is perfectly safe to give to your baby to drink (once they are aged four months and older<\/strong>). However, there are more aspects to consider and discover around the topic of preparing rooibos tea for babies.<\/p>\n

Read on as we explore some key reasons why it\u2019s a good \u2013 no, great<\/em> \u2013 idea to add rooibos tea to your baby\u2019s diet. We also answer some frequently asked questions on the topic and give you a fail-proof recipe for preparing some delicious, nutritious rooibos tea<\/a> for your little one to enjoy.<\/p>\n

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Why giving rooibos to your baby is a great idea<\/h2>\n

Rooibos tea<\/a> (derived from the Aspalathus linearis<\/em> shrub) is an antioxidant-packed superfood herbal tea that is naturally sweet and caffeine free. This makes it ideal as a healthy hydration alternative, especially for fussy little drinkers.<\/p>\n

However, it is very important that you never replace any of your baby\u2019s milk feeds with rooibos (or any other type of food, for that matter).<\/p>\n

Once your baby is four months of age, you can start to introduce organic, unflavoured rooibos tea to your baby in small quantities in between feeds, particularly on hot days.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Do not add any milk or sugar to the rooibos tea you give your baby, as their sensitive digestive systems will not be able to tolerate it. For toddlers and older children, rooibos tea can also be given in the form of sugar-free ice tea and sugar- and preservative-free ice lollies made with natural fruit juice.<\/p>\n

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Rooibos tea for babies: Other beneficial uses<\/h2>\n

Naturally sweet, soothing and delicious, BOS Organic Rooibos Tea<\/a> is sure to be loved by your little one. But did you know that there are many other beneficial uses for rooibos that your baby or toddler could benefit from? Here are a few of the benefits:<\/p>\n