Pear
fruit · suitable from around 6 months
Safety
- Choking risk: med
- Allergen:
How to serve
~6 months
smooth puree
Use ripe pear pureed raw, or steam firm pear until soft and puree.
~9 months
soft mash / soft pieces
Mash soft ripe pear, or offer finger-sized slices of very ripe pear.
~12 months
small soft pieces
Serve ripe pear in small soft pieces; cook or grate if firm.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Energy: 231 kJ
- Protein: 0.4 g
- Iron: 0.06 mg
- Calcium: 8 mg
- Zinc: 0.09 mg
- Vitamin C: 2 mg
Recipes with Pear
Sources
- NHMRC — Infant Feeding Guidelines · Suitability and age guidance
- Raising Children Network — Raising Children Network · Texture and preparation guidance
General information, not medical advice.