Nectarine

Category: Fruit
Recommended age: 6 months
Priority allergen: Not a priority allergen
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Overview

Nectarine is a typical complementary fruit around 6 months when your baby shows readiness for solids. Offer it as a single new food.

Preparation

Use ripe soft nectarine. Remove the pit. Mash or puree for early textures, or cut soft pieces small enough for your baby’s skills. Do not offer a round whole nectarine. Always supervise eating.

Three-step introduction

Step 1: First tiny taste

Offer a small taste of mashed or finely cut soft nectarine. Watch for concerning symptoms during and after the feed.

Step 2: Larger offer

If tolerated, offer more of the same preparation at a later feed.

Step 3: Include regularly

Serve this food regularly in age-safe textures.

FAQ

When are babies usually ready for solid foods?

Complementary foods are typically introduced around 6 months of age, when the baby shows developmental readiness (for example, sitting with support, good head control, and swallowing food rather than pushing it out). Introducing solids before 4 months is not recommended.

Do I need to introduce foods in a certain order?

For most children, there is no required order for first foods. Fruits, vegetables, meats and other proteins, and other food groups can all be part of complementary feeding around 6 months.

How should I prepare nectarines for a baby?

Use ripe soft nectarine. Remove the pit, then mash or puree for early textures, or cut soft pieces suited to your baby’s chewing and swallowing skills. Do not offer a round whole nectarine. Always supervise eating.

Can I give nectarine juice instead of nectarine?

Children younger than 12 months should not drink fruit or vegetable juice. Whole fruit is a healthier option than juice. After 12 months, juice is still unnecessary; if offered, AAP recommends no more than 4 ounces a day of 100% juice for ages 1 through 3 years.

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