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Can babies eat pomegranate?
Pomegranate can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage.
How to cook pomegranate for a baby
- Method
- Juice or blend arils
- Ready in
- 5 Min.
- Texture
- Juice or blended
How you cut and serve pomegranate changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare pomegranate, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Press arils through a sieve to extract juice and mix into purées or yogurt.
- 9 to 11 months
- Blend arils briefly and strain, or mix juice into meals. Some soft arils can be offered with close supervision.
- 12 to 17 months
- Whole arils can be offered — they are soft and small enough as long as chewing development is good.
- 18 months and over
- Whole arils as a finger food or mixed into yogurt and oats.
Choking risk
Whole pomegranate seeds (arils) can be a choking hazard for babies under 12 months. Blend or press the arils to extract juice, or use the juice only for young babies.
Watch: How to avoid choking
Is pomegranate an allergen?
Pomegranate 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 pomegranate good for babies?
Pomegranate is one of the most antioxidant-rich fruits in the world, with three times more antioxidants than red wine or green tea. Its deep ruby colour signals powerful polyphenols that support immune function and reduce inflammation. Pomegranate juice also gently aids digestion and has been shown to support gut microbiome diversity.
- Vitamin C
- Potassium
- Fibre
- Antioxidants
Storing pomegranate
In the fridge
3 Days. Store extracted arils or juice in a sealed glass container
In the freezer
3 Months. Freeze arils on a tray then transfer to a bag — shake out portions as needed
Baby recipes with pomegranate
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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.