General information, not medical advice. Talk to your pediatrician before starting solids or allergens.

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Fruits

Pear for babies

When and how to serve pear at every stage of starting solids.

Introduce from
6–9 months
Safety notes
No choking or allergen flag

How to prepare pear by age

  1. 6–9 months

    Very ripe pear in wedges or steamed if firm.

  2. 9–12 months

    Diced pieces of ripe pear.

  3. 12 months+

    Any form when ripe and soft.

Nutrition highlights

  • High fiber
  • Vitamin C

Serving ideas

  • Fresh wedges
  • Poached pear
  • With yogurt
  • Pear sauce

Prepare these as described above for your baby’s age.

Choosing and storing

Storage: Ripen at room temperature. Once ripe, refrigerate.

Recipes with pear

Sources

This guide is based on published guidance from:

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