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Can babies eat apricot?
Apricot can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage.
How to cook apricot for a baby
- Method
- Steamed or Raw (ripe)
- Ready in
- 6 Min.
- Texture
- Smooth purée
How you cut and serve apricot changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare apricot, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Steam until soft, blend to a smooth purée. Remove skin and stone first.
- 9 to 11 months
- Soft mashed or small diced pieces, skin off.
- 12 to 17 months
- Small tender pieces — ripe apricot is very soft.
- 18 months and over
- Bite-size pieces with skin if very ripe.
Is apricot an allergen?
Apricot is not one of the main food allergens. Any new food can cause a reaction the first time it is offered, so give it on its own and stay with your baby while they eat.
Is apricot good for babies?
Apricots are rich in beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A — essential for eye development and immune function. High in fibre and potassium. Their orange pigment signals a wealth of carotenoids that support healthy skin and vision from early infancy.
- Beta-Carotene
- Vitamin A
- Potassium
Storing apricot
In the fridge
3 Days. Refrigerate purée or cut apricot in a sealed container
In the freezer
3 Months. Freeze purée in small portions — apricot freezes well
Goes well with
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This page is general information based on NHS weaning guidance, not medical advice. Always stay with your baby while they eat. If you have concerns about allergies, choking or your baby's development, speak to your health visitor or GP.