Medlar
6 months and up
⚡ Quick answer
A fiber-rich fruit that can be served as a puree once fully ripened and softened, with its seeds removed.
How to serve it by age?
6-8 months
Peel the fully ripe (softened) fruit and remove the seeds, then puree the flesh until smooth.
9-12 months
Mash the seedless soft flesh with a fork and offer small, soft finger-sized pieces.
12+ months
Under supervision, let the baby self-feed ripe, soft pieces by hand.
🫁 Choking risk and safe serving
Its hard, large seeds pose a choking hazard; remove the seeds completely and serve only the soft flesh, mashed.
📌 Watch out for these
- Use only fully ripened, softened fruit; unripe/firm medlar is both hard to digest and can cause constipation.
- Never leave the seeds whole.
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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.