Guava
6 months and up
⚡ Quick answer
A tropical fruit rich in vitamin C and fiber that can be given from 6 months with its firm seeds strained out and the soft flesh pureed.
How to serve it by age?
Separate out the seeded center part, steam and mash the soft flesh, and pass it through a fine sieve to give a smooth puree.
Serve the seed-free flesh of a well-ripened soft guava in small, soft pieces.
You can give the seed-cleaned slices as a finger food.
🫁 Choking risk and safe serving
The small, firm seeds inside cannot be chewed and pose a choking risk. Remove the seeded core, cook and mash the flesh, and pass it through a fine sieve to serve it completely seed-free.
📌 Watch out for these
- The skin and seeds make digestion difficult; they must be cleaned out for young babies.
- Because it is high in fiber, it can harden the stool in some babies; give it as part of variety, not every day.
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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.