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Prunes for babies
When and how to serve prunes at every stage of starting solids.
- Introduce from
- 6–9 months
- Safety notes
- Common choking hazard
How to prepare prunes by age
6–9 months
Offer as a smooth purée: simmer or soak pitted prunes in water until very soft, then blend and stir a little into porridge or yogurt. Whole or chunked dried prunes are sticky and a choking hazard.
9–12 months
Soak until very soft, check for stones, then finely chop or purée into porridge, yogurt or baking.
12 months+
Soaked prunes chopped into small pieces; whole dried prunes are sticky and chewy, so keep cutting them up. Prunes can loosen stools — start with small amounts.
Choking hazard
Prunes 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
- Vitamin K
- Antioxidants
Serving ideas
- Prune purée swirled into porridge
- Finely chopped into yogurt
- Baked into soft oat muffins
Prepare these as described above for your baby’s age.
Choosing and storing
Storage: Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place; once soaked or puréed, refrigerate and use within 3 days.
Sources
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