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Can babies eat fig?
Fig can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage.
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How to cook fig for a baby
- Method
- Raw (ripe) or Steamed
- Texture
- Smooth purée
How you cut and serve fig changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare fig, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Blend very ripe fig flesh into a smooth purée. Remove skin for young babies. View photo
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Is fig an allergen?
Fig 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 fig good for babies?
Remove the stem and tough skin from a ripe fig. Mash or blend it to a soft texture your baby can manage.
- Fibre
- Calcium
- Potassium
Storing fig
In the fridge
3 Days. Refrigerate cut figs in a sealed container
In the freezer
3 Months. Freeze puréed fig in small portions
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.