Lychee
6 months and up
⚡ Quick answer
A tropical fruit that can be given from 6 months with its skin and large pit removed and the flesh mashed; because of its round, slippery structure it poses a serious choking risk.
How to serve it by age?
Remove the skin and pit and mash the flesh thoroughly with a fork or puree it.
Serve the pitted flesh cut into soft pieces smaller than 1 cm.
After removing the skin and pit, give it in small bites under supervision.
🫁 Choking risk and safe serving
Its large firm pit and round, slippery flesh pose a high choking risk. Completely remove the skin and pit; give it mashed to young babies, and in small pieces no larger than 1 cm to older children. It is never given whole/intact at any age.
📌 Watch out for these
- Because it is round and slippery, it is never given whole or intact at any age; it is always mashed or cut into small pieces.
- Large amounts of unripe lychee on an empty stomach can lower blood sugar; give only well-ripened fruit, in small amounts along with a meal.
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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.