Persimmon
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
For Hachiya persimmon, wait until very ripe and mushy. Halve and scoop flesh from the skin. For firm Fuyu, ripen until soft, then offer a large wedge.
Halved and scooped, or large wedge. Remove seeds.
9-12 months
For Hachiya, halve a custardy ripe fruit so the child can scoop with a spoon. For Fuyu, ripen until tender, deseed, then offer bite-sized pieces or quarters.
Halved (Hachiya) or bite-sized pieces / quarters (Fuyu).
12-18 months
When fully ripe Hachiya is custardy and chewing skills are strong, the whole fruit can be offered. For Fuyu, serve quarters, thin rounds, or whole.
Whole ripe Hachiya, or Fuyu quarters / rounds / whole.
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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