Prune
Usually introduced around 6 months
How to serve by age
6-9 months
Remove the pit and rehydrate prunes in hot water for 10 to 15 minutes. Once fully softened, finely chop, mash, or puree. Start with a small amount as fiber can cause gas.
Pitted, rehydrated, then finely chopped, mashed, or pureed.
9-12 months
Continue with pitted, rehydrated prunes finely chopped or mashed. Stir into oatmeal or yogurt, or serve loose for the pincer grasp.
Pitted, rehydrated, finely chopped or mashed.
12-18 months
Finely chop pitted prunes, rehydrated or dried; rehydrating still helps reduce choking risk. Serve loose or stirred into oatmeal or yogurt. Toddlers with molars and chewing skills may try a whole pitted prune with adult modeling.
Finely chopped, or whole pitted with adult modeling for older toddlers.
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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