Pear
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Fully ripe raw pear is soft enough to serve uncooked. Cook firmer pears until fork-tender.
Finger-length soft spears, peeled, or mashed on a spoon.
9-12 months
Ripe raw pear is fine; keep cooking if the fruit is still firm.
Small soft cubes (~1 cm).
12-18 months
Raw in slices, in salads, or baked.
Thin slices or bite-sized pieces.
18-24 months
Fully ripe raw pear is soft enough to serve uncooked. Cook firmer pears until fork-tender.
Finger-length soft spears, peeled, or mashed on a spoon.
2 years and up
Fully ripe raw pear is soft enough to serve uncooked. Cook firmer pears until fork-tender.
Finger-length soft spears, peeled, or mashed on a spoon.
Key nutrients
General informational content, not medical advice. Always consult your pediatrician about introducing new foods, especially if your baby has any medical conditions or family history of allergies.
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