Dates
fruit · suitable from around 6 months
Safety
- Choking risk: high
- Allergen:
How to serve
~6 months
smooth puree
Use stoned dates; soak until very soft and puree smooth.
~9 months
soft mash / soft pieces
Use stoned dates, soak soft and finely chop — never whole.
~12 months
small soft pieces
Use stoned dates and finely chop; whole dates are a choking hazard.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Energy: 1212 kJ
- Protein: 2 g
- Iron: 2.6 mg
- Calcium: 47 mg
- Zinc: 0.6 mg
- Vitamin C: 5 mg
Sources
- NHMRC — Infant Feeding Guidelines · Suitability and age guidance
- Raising Children Network — Raising Children Network · Texture and preparation guidance
General information, not medical advice.