Pawpaw
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Mash a small amount of fresh, ripe pawpaw with seeds and skin removed. Let baby scoop with a spoon or hands. Start slowly to avoid stomach upset.
Mashed, no seeds, no skin. Small portions.
9-12 months
Continue mashed pawpaw, or offer bite-sized pieces. Ripe pawpaw is very soft, so pre-load a piece on a utensil if pieces mush when picked up.
Mashed or bite-sized pieces, no seeds, no skin.
12-18 months
Offer bite-sized pieces as finger food or pre-loaded on a utensil. Ripe pawpaw is very soft and may mush, so pre-load if needed.
Bite-sized pieces, no seeds, no skin.
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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