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Can babies eat pineapple?
Pineapple can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage.
How to cook pineapple for a baby
- Method
- Raw (ripe) or Lightly Cooked
- Texture
- Smooth purée
How you cut and serve pineapple changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare pineapple, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Blend very ripe pineapple into a smooth purée. Cooking reduces acidity.
- 9 to 11 months
- Small soft pieces — cook briefly if baby has sensitive skin around mouth.
- 12 to 17 months
- Small pieces — ripe pineapple is tender and fibrous.
- 18 months and over
- Bite-size pieces as a finger food.
Is pineapple an allergen?
Pineapple 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 pineapple good for babies?
Pineapple contains bromelain, a natural enzyme that aids protein digestion. Rich in vitamin C and manganese, which supports bone formation. Introduce in small amounts initially — its acidity can cause a harmless rash around the mouth in some babies.
- Bromelain
- Vitamin C
- Manganese
Storing pineapple
In the fridge
3 Days. Refrigerate in juice in a sealed container
In the freezer
3 Months. Freeze chunks — great blended into smoothies later
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.