Damson Plum
6 months and up
⚡ Quick answer
A dark purple plum variety that softens the bowels and can be given from 6 months with the pit removed and the soft flesh mashed.
How to serve it by age?
Remove the pit and peel the skin of a ripe, soft plum; mash the flesh with a fork or puree it before giving.
Serve the pitted soft flesh in thin slices or small pieces as a finger food.
You can give the washed, pitted plum quartered, with the skin on.
🫁 Choking risk and safe serving
The firm pit in the center poses a choking risk and must always be removed. The skin is tough for some babies; peel it or mash it thoroughly at a young age, and serve small slices rather than large pieces.
📌 Watch out for these
- Plums naturally soften the bowels; given in excess, they can cause loose stools or gas.
- The firm pit must always be removed; the inside of the pit should never be given.
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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.