Nectarine
Usually introduced around 6 months
Prep warning
Remove the pit. Use ripe, soft fruit; if it is still firm, cook it soft or mash it well first.
Choking notes
Always remove the hard pit before serving. Firm, under-ripe nectarine and slippery skin are harder to manage, so use ripe fruit and peel it for younger babies.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Use a ripe nectarine that is soft and juicy. Remove the pit and the firmer skin, then offer the soft flesh as a finger-length wedge to hold, or mashed with a fork. If the nectarine is still firm, cook it soft or mash it well first.
A finger-length wedge of soft flesh to grasp, or mashed smooth. Always remove the pit first.
9-12 months
As the pincer grasp develops, offer the ripe flesh in small soft pieces. Peel off the skin and check that each piece squishes easily between your fingers.
Small soft pieces, about ½ inch, or thin slices, skin removed. Pit always taken out.
12-18 months
Offer ripe nectarine in bite-size soft pieces. The skin can stay on if it is thin and the fruit is very soft, otherwise peel it. Keep pieces small and supervise.
Bite-size soft pieces, about ½ inch, pit removed.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Nectarine?
Most babies can try Nectarine from around 6 months, once they show signs of readiness. Check the prep and cut-size notes above before you start.
General informational content, not medical advice. Always consult your pediatrician about introducing new foods, especially if your baby has any medical conditions or family history of allergies.
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