Cherimoya
Usually introduced around 6 months
Prep warning
Always remove the skin and every seed. Cherimoya seeds are toxic if crushed or chewed, so do not serve the fruit with seeds inside to a baby.
Choking notes
The seeds are small, round, firm, and hard to spot in the opaque flesh, which raises the choking risk. Always remove every seed and the skin before serving. Ripe flesh on its own is low risk.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Offer mashed ripe cherimoya with the skin and seeds removed, in a bowl on its own or mixed into a scoopable food like porridge or yogurt.
Mashed, skin and all seeds removed.
9-12 months
Serve bite-sized pieces of ripe cherimoya with the skin and seeds removed for pincer-grasp practice. If slippery, roll the pieces in desiccated coconut or crushed dry cereal for grip.
Bite-sized pieces, skin and all seeds removed.
12-18 months
Serve bite-sized pieces or mashed ripe cherimoya with the skin and seeds removed, and encourage self-feeding with a utensil.
Bite-sized pieces or mashed, skin and all seeds removed.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Cherimoya?
Most babies can try Cherimoya from around 6 months, once they show signs of readiness. Check the prep and cut-size notes above before you start.
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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