How to serve pear by age
6–8 months
Very ripe pear, skin off, in large wedges soft enough to squish; steam firm pears soft first. Roll in ground oats for grip.
9–11 months
Ripe or steamed pear in small, soft bite-size pieces, or grated raw onto cereal. Firm raw pear still needs cooking.
12–24 months
Thin slices or small pieces of ripe pear; grate, thinly slice, or cook firm pears. Tender skin can stay on.
Needs special prep: medium
choking risk in its raw or whole form
Use very ripe pears or cook them soft; grate or thinly slice firm ones.
Firm, underripe pear breaks into hard chunks, and ripe pear is slippery.
Nutrition
- Contains fiber and sorbitol, a natural sugar alcohol.
- Mostly water, with a little vitamin C.
Preparation tips
- Poach firm pear wedges in a little water for 5–8 minutes until a fork slides in easily.
- Mash cooked pear into plain yogurt for an easy spoon food.
Sources
- CDC · Infant and Toddler Nutrition: Choking Hazards
- American Academy of Pediatrics · HealthyChildren.org: Starting Solid Foods
- NHS Best Start in Life · Weaning
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