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Can babies eat nectarine?
Nectarine can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage.
How to cook nectarine for a baby
- Method
- Steamed or Raw (ripe)
- Ready in
- 5 Min.
- Texture
- Smooth purée
How you cut and serve nectarine changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare nectarine, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Steam and blend, or mash very ripe raw nectarine. Remove skin and stone.
- 9 to 11 months
- Small soft diced pieces — ripe nectarine needs no cooking.
- 12 to 17 months
- Small pieces — skin on if very ripe and thin-skinned.
- 18 months and over
- Bite-size pieces as a juicy finger food.
Is nectarine an allergen?
Nectarine 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 nectarine good for babies?
Nectarines are a smooth-skinned peach variety with identical nutrition. Rich in beta-carotene, vitamin C, and potassium. Their naturally sweet flavour requires no added sweetener, making them an ideal early fruit. High water content helps keep babies hydrated.
- Beta-Carotene
- Vitamin C
- Potassium
Storing nectarine
In the fridge
3 Days. Refrigerate cut nectarine in a sealed container
In the freezer
3 Months. Freeze sliced pieces — use in smoothies when thawed
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.