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Fruits
Dates for babies
When and how to serve dates at every stage of starting solids.
- Introduce from
- 9–12 months
- Safety notes
- Common choking hazard
How to prepare dates by age
6–9 months
Not yet. BabyJoy’s guide introduces dates from 9–12 months.
9–12 months
Pitted and chopped very small. Mix into foods.
12 months+
Pitted and halved or chopped.
Choking hazard
Dates can be a choking hazard for babies and young children. Prepare it exactly as described for your baby’s age, seat your baby upright and always supervise meals.
Gagging (loud coughing, watery eyes, a red face) is a normal part of learning to eat. Choking is silent: your baby cannot cough, cry or breathe and needs immediate help. Learn infant CPR and choking rescue.
Nutrition highlights
- High fiber
- Potassium rich
- Iron rich
Serving ideas
- Stuffed with nut butter
- In flattened energy bites
- Chopped in oatmeal
Prepare these as described above for your baby’s age.
Choosing and storing
Storage: Store in airtight container at room temperature.
Recipes with dates
Sources
This guide is based on published guidance from:
