Pistachios are a good source of pistachio shell protein and energy for babies and children. Pistachios are a good source of essential vitamins such as vitamin C, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, panotenic acid, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin A and vitamin E, which are useful for strengthening the immune system of infants and children. The high amounts of fiber in pistachios are useful for treating constipation in children. Vitamin B6 in pistachios is useful for improving brain function and increasing children's intelligence.

From the end of eight months, pistachios can be added to the baby's diet, either in butter or chopped and mixed with yogurt or apple sauce to reduce the risk of suffocation. Always buy unsalted nuts, as sodium is dangerous for the baby. Nuts and seeds should be crushed or finely chopped to be safe for infants and toddlers. Whole pistachios, pistachio kernels and kernels pose choking hazards for infants and toddlers under five. To serve nuts with peace of mind, you can finely chop them and pour over yogurt and serve or use with apple sauce, breast milk or dry milk.

Pistachio is a tree nut and all tree nuts (almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, walnuts, walnuts, etc.) are common allergenic foods. Note, however, that only 1% of the population is allergic to tree nuts. For those babies who are allergic to tree nuts, unfortunately, they are more likely to have the allergy for a lifetime: Of the babies with tree nut allergies, only 9% have an allergy, and about 25 to 40% of babies who have Peanuts are also allergic to one or more tree nuts. Some tree nuts and foods have a similar protein structure, so be careful if your baby is sensitive to tree nuts. For example, cashews, mangoes and pistachios are botanically related. If your baby is allergic to one of them, another substance may be a problem.

To get your baby acquainted with pistachios, you should start with a number of ground pistachios next to your baby's meal and be careful about side effects. If no reaction is observed, gradually increase the amount to a teaspoon of ground nuts on top of other foods.