Loquat
Usually introduced around 6 months
Prep warning
Always remove the pits and any seeds; they pose a choking and toxicity risk. Peel and use only fully ripe fruit.
Choking notes
Remove the large pits and the skin. Pits are a serious choking hazard. Offer only soft, ripe fruit, mashed or in flat slices for younger babies.
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Choose very ripe, soft fruit. Peel, remove all pits, and mash, or offer as a large flat slice.
Mash, or a flat slice about the width of two adult fingers, with skin and pits removed.
9-12 months
Peel and remove all pits. Offer small soft pieces as the pincer grasp develops.
Soft bite-sized pieces, skin and pits removed.
12-18 months
Peel and pit. Serve in toddler-sized pieces for fork or finger practice.
Quartered or bite-sized pieces, skin and pits removed.
Key nutrients
Common questions
When can my baby eat Loquat?
Most babies can try Loquat 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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