Hawthorn
1 year and up
⚡ Quick answer
A traditional wild fruit that can be given at the earliest from 12 months, in small amounts, with its firm pits removed and the mealy flesh strained.
How to serve it by age?
Remove the pits of well-ripened fruit, cook and mash the flesh, and pass it through a sieve to serve in small amounts.
You can give the pitted, softened flesh mixed with other fruit purees.
🫁 Choking risk and safe serving
It contains one or several firm, large pits and poses a high choking risk. The pits must be completely removed, and the mealy flesh should be mashed and strained before giving; the whole fruit is never given in any form.
📌 Watch out for these
- Data on infant nutrition is limited, and because of its traditional/herbal effects on the heart, giving it early and in excess at a young age is not recommended; consult your doctor first.
- Its firm pits must always be removed; because its mealy texture can get stuck in the throat, the fruit must always be strained.
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⚕️ This page summarizes general pediatric recommendations; it is not medical advice. For babies with a history of allergies and whenever you are unsure, consult your pediatrician.