Dragon fruit
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Serve large quartered pieces or wedges of ripe dragon fruit, skin removed. Roll in shredded coconut or hemp seeds for grip if too slippery.
Quartered or wedged, no skin.
9-12 months
Offer bite-sized pieces of ripe dragon fruit, skin removed, for the developing pincer grasp. Larger spears or sections also work for taking bites.
Bite-sized pieces or large spears, no skin.
12-18 months
Serve large wedges or bite-sized pieces of ripe dragon fruit, skin removed, as finger food or for utensil practice. Halves in skin work for spoon practice too.
Wedges, bite-sized pieces, or halves in skin for scooping.
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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